Tag: CDC-
Fewer New Measles Cases Reported Last Week in U.S.
A smaller number of new cases was reported than has been typical this spring
CDC: U.S. Measles Cases Reach 1,044
Cases in 2019 now highest since 1992 and since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S.
CDC Opens Emergency Operations Center for Congo Ebola Outbreak
The virus has crossed the border from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda
CDC: Reported Measles Cases Reach 971
With continued outbreaks, CDC says U.S. risks losing measles elimination status
CDC: Greater Awareness of Valley Fever Needed Nationally
Delays in diagnosis, unnecessary antibiotics, prolonged illness common
CDC Launches Campaign to Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic
Rx Awareness campaign uses testimonials to educate the public, increase awareness about risks
CDC: Human Campylobacter Linked to Pet Store Puppies
Campylobacter can spread through contact with dog feces
Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States
Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
CDC: Zika Link to Microcephaly, Brain Damage Confirmed
Evidence confirms infection during early pregnancy leads to severe form of microcephaly
CDC: Tips Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign Still Having Impact
More than 1.8 million smokers attempted to quit smoking as a result of the 2014 ad campaign