Travel Advisories
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Physicians are a leading source of prescription opioids for the highest-risk users – Press Release
Finding highlights important role physicians can play in reducing prescription drug overdoses Press Release Embargoed for: Monday, March 3, 2014, 4:00 ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Most people who abuse prescription…
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Tips From Former Smokers – campaign results
An estimated 1.6 million smokers attempted to quit smoking because of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Tips From Former Smokers” national ad campaign, according to a study released…
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CDC Issues First Comprehensive Report on Children’s Mental Health in the United States – Digital Press Kit
This report is an important step to better understand childhood mental disorders and help children reach their full potential in life. Read the original news at Centers for Disease Control…
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Are Prescribing Practices Putting Hospital Patients at Risk? – 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Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.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: Tuesday,…
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New CDC data show encouraging development in obesity rates among 2 to 5 year olds – Press Release
Though overall obesity rates remain unchanged, rates in young children improve Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no…
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CDC and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Warn of Possible Hepatitis A Exposure at Hilton Head Restaurant – 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Alert_06 Archived: This Page Is No Longer Being Updated This website is archived for historical purposes and is no longer being maintained or updated.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: Tuesday,…
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CDC Reports Flu Hit Younger People Particularly Hard This Season – Press Release
Vaccination lowered risk of having to go to the doctor by about 60 percent for people of all ages Press Release Embargoed for: Thursday, February 20, 2014, 1:00 ETContact: Media…
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CDC Telebriefing: Update on Flu Activity and Vaccine Effectiveness Estimates
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 Embargoed until: Thursday, February…
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Mosquito-borne Illnesses
Mosquito-borne Illnesses Outbreaks of mosquito-borne illnesses are common in the tropical and sub-tropical climates in many Pacific Islands, in North Queensland (Australia), Asia (including India), tropical Africa and Latin/South America. West…
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Rates of indoor tanning among female high school students lowest in states with multiple restrictions on youth access – Press Release
Press Release Embargoed for: Thursday, February 13, 2014, 4:00 ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 In states with mulitple youth restrictions, the odds of indoor tanning among teen girls were 42% less.…