CDC Press Releases

• Published on March 5, 2013 - 19:48 GMT

  CDC Telebriefing: Vital Signs Report Details Rising Threat from Lethal CRE Bacteria - March 5, 2013 - Media Advisory

  What CDC will host a telephone-only media availability to discuss the new Vital Signs report on a drug-resistant bacteria called carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) that is spreading in U.S. inpatient medical facilities. These bacteria cause life …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  Drop in cigarette consumption offset by increases in other forms of smoked tobacco

  Loopholes in tax structure, classification system are possible causes Sharp increases in total adult consumption of pipe tobacco (used for roll-your-own cigarettes) and cigarette-like cigars since 2008 have offset declines in total cigarette consumption, …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  Million Hearts Recognizes Health Systems' Success in Helping Patients Control High Blood Pressure

  Control rates higher than 80 percent possible for large urban and small rural practices The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Million Hearts Initiative today recognized two practices for success in helping patients control their high …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report on Drinking and Driving Among High School Students

  What CDC will host a telephone-only media availability to discuss the new Vital Signs report on drinking and driving among high school students. When Tuesday, October 2 at Noon ET Who Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director, Centers for Disease Control …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  Press Release: CDC study shows 54 percent decrease in teen drinking and driving since 1991

  Nearly one million high school teens still drink and drive each year The percentage of teens in high school (aged 16 and older) who drove when they had been drinking alcohol decreased by 54 percent between 1991 and 2011, according to a Vital Signs study …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  Digital Press Kit: CDC study shows 54 percent decrease in teen drinking and driving since 1991

  The percentage of teens in high school (aged 16 or older) who drove when they had been drinking alcohol decreased by 54 percent between 1991 and 2011, according to a recent Vital Signs study. Nine out of 10 high school teens were not drinking and driving …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  Vital Signs: Drinking and Driving Among High School Students Aged > 16 Years — United States, 1991–2011

  Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Noon ET OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time, all participants are on a listen-only mode. Today's conference is being recorded. Tom Skinner, you may begin, sir. TOM SKINNER: Thank you, Shirley. Thank …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  CDC and FDA Joint Telebriefing on Investigation of Meningitis Outbreak

  What CDC and FDA will host a telephone-only media availability to discuss information about the multi-state investigation of meningitis among patients who have received epidural steroid injections. When Thursday, October 4 at 2 p.m. ET Who CDC, Benjamin …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  CDC and FDA Joint Telebriefing on Investigation of Meningitis Outbreak (Transcript)

  Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. ET OPERATOR: Welcome. Thank you all for standing by. At this time I’d like to remind parties that your parties are in a listen only mode until the question and answer session. At which time, press the star to ask a …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

  Update on Nationwide Meningitis Outbreak

  CDC providing updated guidance for clinicians and patients In response to a nationwide outbreak of meningitis and stroke associated with a widely distributed medication, CDC is providing updated guidance to clinicians and patients about contaminated …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC, FDA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Joint Telebriefing Updating Investigation of Meningitis Outbreak

  What CDC, FDA, and Massachusetts Department of Public Health will host a telephone-only media availability to provide updates about the multistate investigation of meningitis among patients who have received an epidural steroid injection (medication …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

  While HIV poses a serious health threat to all Latinos, different Latino communities are impacted in different ways. In conjunction with National Latino AIDS Awareness Day (October 15), CDC releases new data reinforcing that the epidemic among Latinos is …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC, FDA, Massachusetts Department of Public Health Joint Telebriefing Updating Investigation of Meningitis Outbreak (Transcript)

  Thursday, October 11, 2012 at 3 p.m. ET OPERATOR: Welcome, and thank you for standing by.  I would just like to remind all parties that the lines have been placed in a listen only mode until the question and answer session of today's call.  This call …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC Releases First FluView Report for 2012-2013 Influenza Season

  What The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today issued the first “FluView” influenza activity report for the U.S. 2012-2013 flu season. The 2012-2013 reporting season began on September 30. The first FluView report shows that influenza activity …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC Responds to Multistate Meningitis Outbreak

  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local health departments and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) , is investigating a multistate outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections among patients who …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting

  What Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) When October 24-25, 2012 Where Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Tom Harkin Global Communications Center (Building 19) Room 232 For …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC Hosts First Twitter Live Chat on Intimate Partner Violence

  In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month What CDC’s VetoViolence—in partnership with the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) via the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence and VAWnet, Prevent Connect, and the Office of Violence …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices Recommends Tdap Immunization for Pregnant Women

  Note: ACIP’s recommendations will be forwarded to CDC’s Director for approval. If the ACIP recommendations are approved by the CDC Director, they will be published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and represent the official CDC …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Recommends HibMenCY for Infants at Increased Risk for Meningococcal Disease

  Note: ACIP’s recommendations will be forwarded to CDC’s Director for approval. If the ACIP recommendations are approved by the CDC Director, they will be published in CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) and represent the official CDC …

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• Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:04 GMT

  CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report on Binge Drinking among Women and Girls

  What CDC will host a telephone-only media availability to discuss the new Vital Signs report on binge drinking among women and high school girls. Who Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Robert Brewer, M.D., …

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