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Media Advisory

For Immediate Release: April 9, 2008
Contact: Division of News & Electronic Media, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286

CDC Disease Detectives Highlight Findings from Recent Investigations

What:

57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference

Who:

The CDC Disease Detectives will present findings from recent investigations, including these:

Adverse Events from Cough and Cold Medications in Children â€” United States, 2004-2005
Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak Associated with an Interactive Splash Park â€” Idaho, 2007
Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Adolescents in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003â€“2004
Homicide Trends in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1999-2006
Unintentional Strangulation Deaths Among Children and Adolescents: The "Choking Game" â€” United States, 1995â€“2007

When:

April 14-18, 2008

Where:

Crowne Plaza Atlanta â€“ Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Crowne Plaza

Important Instructions

Registration is free. Media are asked to register on-site at the conference hotel.

For more information about the conference and to view the full program schedule, visit: http://www.cdc.gov/eis/conference/conference.htm

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES