Travel Advisories
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Despite Progress, Ongoing Efforts Needed to Combat Infections Impacting Hospital Patients – Press Release
National and state data detail threat of healthcare-associated infections and opportunities for further improvements Press Release For Immediate Release: Wednesday, March 26, 2014Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 On any given day,…
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CDC to present new national estimates and state-by-state data on healthcare-associated infections in U.S. hospitals – Media Advisory
Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated. Media Advisory For Immediate Release: Monday,…
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New TB Screening Guidelines Overseas Save U.S. Estimated $15 Million – Press Release
Thousands receive treatment prior to coming to the United States Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 20, 2014Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 MAP Team member, Captain Mary Naughton, reviews chest…
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Meningococcal Disease Update – Media Statement
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, March 18, 2014Contact: Media Relations, Office of Communication(404) 639-3286 On Monday, March 10, a Drexel University student tragically died from serogroup B meningococcal disease.…
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Dozens Of Groups Meet In Washington, D.C. To Commit to Eliminating Colorectal Cancer As a Public Health Problem – Press Release
Dozens Of Groups Meet In Washington, D.C. To Commit to Eliminating Colorectal Cancer As a Public Health Problem New American Cancer Society Data Show that Investing in Colorectal Cancer Screening…
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Flow Restrictors May Help Prevent Medication Poisonings in Young Children – Digital Press Kit
Flow restrictors are intended to work with current child-resistant packaging, such as child safety caps, to help keep young children from getting into medicines when adults aren’t looking. Read the…
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Severe diarrheal illness in children linked to antibiotics prescribed in doctor’s offices – Press Release
CDC urges physicians to improve prescribing practices to reduce harm Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, March 7, 2014Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Yellow-green fluorescence of Clostridium difficile under long-wave UV…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Are Prescribing Practices Putting Hospital Patients at Risk? – Transcript
Press Briefing Transcript Tuesday, March 4, 2014 12:00 PM E.T. OPERATOR: Good morning and thank you all for holding. Your lines have been placed on a listen-only mode until the…
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Improving Antibiotic Prescribing in Hospitals Can Make Health Care Safer – Press Release
CDC calls on every hospital to use new checklist to improve prescribing practices Press Release Embargoed for: Tuesday, March 4, 2014, 1:00 ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Antibiotic Rx for Hospitals;…
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Need a visa for travelling overseas?
Need a visa for travelling overseas? New Zealanders travelling overseas may require a visa in order to enter certain countries. Please check with your travel agent or with the Embassy or…