CDC Press Releases

• Published on June 6, 2013 - 16:30 GMT

  One in five Americans report visiting emergency room at least once in the past year - May 30, 2013 - Press Release

  EMBARGOED until: May 30, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 In 2011, 20 percent of U.S. adults reported at least one emergency room visit in the past year, and 7 percent reported two or more visits, according to …

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• Published on June 6, 2013 - 16:30 GMT

  Anti-smoking ads increase odds of quitting in 14 countries - May 30, 2013 - Media Advisory

  For Immediate Release:Monday, May 30, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 May 31 is World No Tobacco Day Awareness of anti-smoking messages on television, radio, or billboards, or in newspapers or magazines, …

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• Published on June 6, 2013 - 16:29 GMT

  Fewer Americans having problems paying medical bills - May 30, 2013 - Press Release

  EMBARGOED until: June 4, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 The percentage of people under age 65 in families having problems paying medical bills decreased from 21.7 percent in the first six months of 2011 to 20.3 …

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• Published on June 6, 2013 - 16:29 GMT

  Older Americans, pregnant women face highest risk from Listeria food poisoning - June 4, 2013 - Press Release

  Embargoed Until Noon EDT: Tuesday, June 4, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 Most recent outbreaks linked to soft cheese, raw produce Listeria can cause serious infection in certain vulnerable groups, resulting in …

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• Published on June 6, 2013 - 16:29 GMT

  New CDC Vital Signs: Listeria Food Poisoning Striking Hard at Nation’s Most Vulnerable - June 4, 2013 - Digital Press Kit

  Sometimes foods we love and count on for good health are contaminated with germs that cause serious illness and can be deadly for certain people. At least 90% of people who get Listeria food poisoning are in highly vulnerable groups. This is a description …

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• Published on June 6, 2013 - 16:29 GMT

  CDC urges everyone: Get ready to stay cool before temperatures soar - June 6, 2013 - Press Release

  Immediate Release: Thursday, June 6, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is urging people to prepare for extreme heat this summer by staying cool, hydrated, and …

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• Published on May 30, 2013 - 13:36 GMT

  CDC releases final West Nile virus national surveillance data for 2012 - May 13, 2013 - Media Advisory

  What The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the final 2012 national surveillance data for West Nile virus activity.  To access the information, please visit www.cdc.gov/westnile . A total of 5,674 cases of West Nile virus …

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• Published on May 30, 2013 - 13:36 GMT

  Following CDC Protocols Cuts Dialysis Bloodstream Infections in Half - May 13, 2013 - Press Release

  CDC provides tools to help all U.S. dialysis facilities reduce potentially deadly infections Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released results of its Dialysis Bloodstream Infection Prevention Collaborative showing a 32 percent …

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• Published on May 30, 2013 - 13:36 GMT

  CDC study finds fecal contamination in pools - May 16, 2013 - Press Release

  A study of public pools done during last summer’s swim season found that feces are frequently introduced into pool water by swimmers.  Through the study, released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), researchers found germs in …

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• Published on May 30, 2013 - 13:36 GMT

  MRSA study slashes deadly infections in sickest hospital patients - May 29, 2013 - Press Release

  EMBARGOED until: May 29, 2013, 5:00 p.m. ET Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 AHRQ Public Affairs (301) 427-1244 Bloodstream infections cut by more than 40 percent in study of over 74,000 patients NEW: Broadcast quality …

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• Published on May 30, 2013 - 13:36 GMT

  MRSA study slashes deadly infections in sickest hospital patients - May 29, 2013 - Digital Press Kit

  Bloodstream infections cut by more than 40 percent in study of more than 74,000 patients A new study on antibiotic-resistant bacteria in hospitals shows that using germ-killing soap and ointment on all intensive-care unit (ICU) patients can reduce …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  One in five adults meet overall physical activity guidelines - May 2, 2013 - Press Release

  About 20 percent of U.S. adults are meeting both the aerobic and muscle strengthening components of the federal government's physical activity recommendations, according to a report published in today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, a …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  CDC finds suicide rates among middle-aged adults increased from 1999-2010 - May 2, 2013 - Press Release

  Suicide deaths have surpassed deaths from motor vehicle crashes in recent years in the United States. In 2010 there were 33,687 deaths from motor vehicle crashes and 38,364 suicides. Suicide rates among middle-aged Americans have risen substantially since …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report: Hepatitis C Virus Infection Testing and Reporting - May 7, 2013 - Media Advisory

  What CDC will host a telephone-only media briefing to discuss the new Vital Signs report on hepatitis C testing and reporting. The multi-area analysis looks at the proportion of persons identified as ever having had hepatitis C that received complete …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  Controlling asthma in schools: CDC’s focus for asthma awareness month - May 2, 2013 - Media Advisory

  May is Asthma Awareness Month. Throughout May, CDC will feature new information and updates about the success of CDC’s National Asthma Control Program with a special focus on children and adolescents by debuting facts sheets, an asthma awareness podcast …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  Study suggests only half of Americans with hepatitis C receive complete testing for the virus - May 7, 2013 - Press Release

  Embargoed Until: Tuesday, May 7, 1:30 PM EDT 2013, Contact: National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention             NCHHSTPMediaTeam@cdc.gov; 404-639-8895 CDC reinforces need for appropriate follow-up testing for current infection …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  Vital Signs: New CDC Vital Signs: Hepatitis C Testing - May 7, 2013 - Digital Press Kit

  Biography “Many people who test positive on an initial hepatitis C test are not receiving the necessary follow-up test to know if their body has cleared the virus or if they are still infected. Complete testing is critical to ensure that those who are …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  CDC to issue first comprehensive report on children's mental health in the United States - May 16, 2013 - Media Advisory

  Who Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will issue a report today, “Mental Health Surveillance Among Children in the United States - 2005-2011,” appearing as a supplement of CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. This is the first CDC report …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  CDC to issue first comprehensive report on children’s mental health in the United States - May 16, 2013 - Digital Press Kit

  Report is an important step to better understand childhood mental disorders and help children reach their full potential in life Children’s mental disorders affect boys and girls of all ages, ethnic/racial backgrounds, and regions of the United States.  …

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• Published on May 29, 2013 - 18:03 GMT

  Large majority of adults have smoke-free rules in homes, vehicles - May 16, 2013 - Press Release

  For Immediate Release: May 16, 2013 Contact: CDC Media Relations, Office of Communication (404) 639-3286 Millions of non-smokers still exposed to secondhand smoke Four out of five U.S. adults report having voluntary smoke-free rules in their homes and …

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