CDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Michigan; Third Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak
May 30, 2024 – A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified
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CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak
May 22, 2024 – A human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) (“H5 bird flu”) virus infection in the
Read moreCDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks
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Read moreReadout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners on H5N1 Influenza Monitoring
May 21, 2024 – Today, in a meeting with public health partners, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah laid
Read moreCDC Releases Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools to Keep Children Healthy and Learning
Today, CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools. The guidance includes everyday actions
Read moreCDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov
Today, the CDC unveiled its newly revamped CDC.gov website, marking a significant step forward in the agency’s commitment to better
Read moreStatement from CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deb Houry on 2023 Overdose Death Data
Today’s data showing a decrease in drug overdoses over the 12-month period through December 2023 is heartening news for our
Read moreTranscript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives
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Read moreDrowning Deaths Rise in the United States
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States, following decades of decline, according to a new CDC Vital
Read moreCDC Updates Dog Importation Regulation; New Rules will Start August 1, 2024
CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure
Read moreReadout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners Regarding Avian Influenza and Farmworker Protection
May 6, 2024 – Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency
Read moreCDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts sold in bulk
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Read moreCDC Announces Important Advances in Protecting Americans from Heat
Today, CDC, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), launched a new Heat
Read moreCDC warns of Salmonella Infections linked to Contaminated Basil sold at Trader Joe’s
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Read moreCDC’s Disease Detectives Share Findings from the Forefront of Public Health
The CDC will hold its annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference from April 23–26, 2024, in Atlanta, GA. The EIS
Read moreNew U.S Global Health Security Strategy Advances Commitment to Protect Americans and People Around the World from Emerging Health Threats
Advancing the Administration’s commitment to protect the American people from the next pandemic, the White House today released The United
Read moreCDC Investigating Harmful Reactions to Counterfeit Botox
A CDC investigation notice has been posted regarding harmful reactions in people who received counterfeit or otherwise mishandled botox: [Harmful Reactions
Read moreCDC Data Modernization Efforts Accelerate Nation’s Ability to Detect and Rapidly Respond to Health Threats
Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched its updated Public Health Data Strategy for 2024-2025 and a
Read moreTranscript for Vital Signs: Health-Related Social Needs Can Keep Women from Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
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Read moreCost and Access Are Not the Only Barriers Women Face in Getting Lifesaving Mammograms
A new CDC Vital Signs study finds that only about 65% of women ages 50-74, with three or more health-related
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