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2016 News Releases
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December
- CDC Highlights Significant Contributions in the Fight against Zika in 2016 – Press Release – Friday, December 30, 2016
- CDC awards nearly $184 million to continue the fight against Zika – Press Release – Thursday, December 22, 2016
- New data show continuing opioid epidemic in the United States – Press Release – Friday, December 16, 2016
- CDC Releases Preliminary Estimates of Birth Defects Following Zika Virus Infection in Pregnancy – Press Release – Thursday, December 15, 2016
- CDC in 2016: Keeping America Safe From Health Threats New And Old – Press Release – Wednesday, December 14, 2016
- Study Finds Zika Virus Replicates and Persists in Fetal Brains and Placentas – Press Release – Tuesday, December 13, 2016
- Flu vaccine coverage remains low this year – Press Release – Friday, December 9, 2016
- CDC Reports Winnable Battles Results – Press Release – Monday, December 5, 2016
November
- Use of syringe services programs increases, but access must improve for greater HIV prevention – Press Release – Tuesday, November 29, 2016
- CDC supporting Texas investigation of possible local Zika transmission – Press Release – Monday, November 28, 2016
- CDC estimates preventable deaths from 5 leading causes – Press Release – Friday, November 18, 2016
- CDC Reports Improvement in Childhood Obesity among Young Children Enrolled in WIC – Press Release – Thursday, November 17, 2016
- Cancers linked to tobacco use make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States – Press Release – Thursday, November 10, 2016
- First cases of Candida auris reported in United States – Press Release – Friday, November 4, 2016
October
- CDC announces supplemental funding opportunity for continued Zika response in 2017 – Press Release – Friday, October 21, 2016
- CDC Restores Emergency Preparedness Funds to States and Territories – Press Release – Thursday, October 20, 2016
- CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents – Press Release – Thursday, October 20, 2016
- CDC updates guidance related to local Zika transmission in Miami-Dade County, Florida – Press Release – Wednesday, October 19, 2016
- School dental-sealant programs could prevent most cavities, lower treatment costs in vulnerable children – Press Release – Tuesday, October 18, 2016
- CDC working with Florida to respond to new active Zika transmission area in Miami-Dade County – Press Release – Friday, October 14, 2016
- New CDC study shows changes in breast cancer death rates by age group – Press Release – Thursday, October 13, 2016
- Contaminated Devices Putting Open-Heart Surgery Patients at Risk – Press Release – Thursday, October 13, 2016
- CDC funds 34 innovative projects to combat antibiotic resistance – Press Release – Thursday, October 6, 2016
September
- Dialysis organizations team up with CDC to protect patients – Press Release – Tuesday, September 27, 2016
- Falls are leading cause of injury and death in older Americans – Press Release – Thursday, September 22, 2016
- CDC continues to build US laboratory capacity to rapidly detect Zika virus infection – Press Release – Tuesday, September 20, 2016
- CDC updates guidance for Wynwood (FL) neighborhood with active Zika transmission – Press Release – Monday, September 19, 2016
- More than 1 in 4 US adults over 50 do not engage in regular physical activity – Press Release – Thursday, September 15, 2016
- Poor blood-pressure control puts 5 million older Americans at risk – Press Release – Tuesday, September 13, 2016
- CDC awards $2.4 million to five jurisdictions to fight Zika – Press Release – Friday, September 2, 2016
- CDC and the Instituto Nacional de Salud of Colombia collaborate to understand long-term effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy – Press Release – Friday, September 2, 2016
- Two thirds of US adults believe pharmacies should not sell tobacco – Press Release – Thursday, September 1, 2016
August
- Traces of Ebola Virus Linger Longer than Expected in Semen – Press Release – Tuesday, August 30, 2016
- CDC continues to support Florida in response to Zika outbreak – Press Release – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- CDC awards $6.8 million to partners to support Zika response – Press Release – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- Saving patients from sepsis is a race against time – Press Release – Tuesday, August 23, 2016
- Breastfeeding Rates Continue To Rise – Press Release – Monday, August 22, 2016
- Additional area of active Zika transmission identified in Miami Beach – Press Release – Friday, August 19, 2016
- Improper care of contact lenses can cause serious eye infections – Press Release – Thursday, August 18, 2016
- National ALS Registry Releases Updated Prevalence Estimates – Press Release – Thursday, August 4, 2016
- Some racial, ethnic groups continue smoking cigarettes at higher rates – Press Release – Thursday, August 4, 2016
- CDC awards $16 million to states and territories to fight Zika – Press Release – Tuesday, August 2, 2016
- CDC issues travel guidance related to Miami neighborhood with active Zika spread – Press Release – Monday, August 1, 2016
July
- Florida investigation links four recent Zika cases to local mosquito-borne virus transmission – Press Release – Friday, July 29, 2016
- Zika infections increasing rapidly in Puerto Rico – Press Release – Friday, July 29, 2016
- CDC awards $60 million to help states and territories battle Zika – Press Release – Thursday, July 21, 2016
- Tobacco use, involuntary secondhand smoke exposure high in multiunit housing residents – Press Release – Wednesday, July 13, 2016
- CDC Releases Detailed History of the 2014-2016 Ebola Response in MMWR – Press Release – Thursday, July 7, 2016
- Motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. could drop by half with proven strategies – Press Release – Wednesday, July 6, 2016
- CDC Awards Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika – Press Release – Friday, July 1, 2016
June
- New study sheds light on how some survive Ebola – Press Release – Wednesday, June 29, 2016
- CDC Awards $26 Million to Academic Medical Centers, Drives Innovation to Protect Patients – Press Release – Monday, June 27, 2016
- CDC investigation: Blood lead levels higher after switch to Flint River water – Press Release – Friday, June 24, 2016
- Southeastern states not protected by comprehensive smoke-free laws – Press Release – Thursday, June 23, 2016
- U.S. healthcare facilities have capacity to meet colorectal cancer screening goals – Press Release – Wednesday, June 22, 2016
- More Men Using Family Planning Services – Press Release – Thursday, June 16, 2016
- Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students at an all-time low, but e-cigarette use a concern – Press Release – Thursday, June 9, 2016
- Better water system maintenance needed to prevent Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks – Press Release – Tuesday, June 7, 2016
May
- Thousands of public pools, hot tubs closed due to serious violations – Press Release – Thursday, May 19, 2016
- CDC expanding groundbreaking disease identification tool – Press Release – Wednesday, May 18, 2016
- CDC Announces Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika – Press Release – Friday, May 13, 2016
- CDC study: Former NFL players not at increased risk of suicide – Press Release – Tuesday, May 10, 2016
- Control Is Their Goal: Million Hearts Recognizes the 2015 Hypertension Control Champions – Press Release – Thursday, May 5, 2016
- New CDC Campaign Reminds Docs, Nurses that “Clean Hands Count” – Press Release – Thursday, May 5, 2016
- Hepatitis C Kills More Americans than Any Other Infectious Disease – Press Release – Wednesday, May 4, 2016
- More Young Children with ADHD Could Benefit from Behavior Therapy – Press Release – Tuesday, May 3, 2016
- CDC: 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions unnecessary – Press Release – Tuesday, May 3, 2016
- Inside Investigations: CDC’s Disease Detective Conference – Press Release – Monday, May 2, 2016
April
- Teen birth rates fall nearly 50 percent among Hispanic and black teens, dropping national teen birth rate to an all-time low – Press Release – Thursday, April 28, 2016
- A new study shows link between e-cigarette ads and use among youth – Press Release – Monday, April 25, 2016
- No decline in overall youth tobacco use since 2011 – Press Release – Thursday, April 14, 2016
- Increased use of type of diagnostic test poses challenge to tracking of foodborne illness – Press Release – Thursday, April 14, 2016
- National Zika Summit Focused on Coordinated U.S. Response – Press Release – Friday, April 1, 2016
March
- CDC estimates 1 in 68 school-aged children have autism; no change from previous estimate – Press Release – Thursday, March 31, 2016
- Announcing the Healthcare-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Challenge Champions: Hospital Systems Saving Lives through Innovative Prevention Efforts – Press Release – Wednesday, March 30, 2016
- Impact of first federally funded anti-smoking ad campaign remains strong after three years – Press Release – Thursday, March 24, 2016
- CDC Releases Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – Press Release – Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- PulseNet saves lives and money by reducing foodborne illness – Press Release – Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer death rates continue to decline – Press Release – Wednesday, March 9, 2016
- Superbugs threaten hospital patients – Press Release – Thursday, March 3, 2016
February
- Flu Vaccine Nearly 60 Percent Effective – Press Release – Wednesday, February 24, 2016
- CDC Highlights Programs that Reduce U.S. Health Disparities – Press Release – Thursday, February 11, 2016
- New Lyme-disease-causing bacteria species discovered- Press Release – Monday, February 8, 2016
- More than 3 million US women at risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancy- Press Release – Tuesday, February 2, 2016
January
- Continued increase in birth defect of abdominal wall – Press Release – Thursday, January 21, 2016
- First-of-its-Kind PSA Campaign Targets the 86 Million American Adults with Prediabetes – Press Release – Thursday, January 21, 2016
- Powerful new ads mark the 5th year of the successful “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign – Press Release – Wednesday, January 20, 2016
- New Research: Excess Sodium Intake Remains Common in the United States – Press Release – Thursday, January 7, 2016
- E-cigarette ads reach nearly 7 in 10 middle and high-school students – Press Release – Tuesday, January 5, 2016
November
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How can expanded syringe services programs protect gains in HIV prevention? – Media Advisory – Monday, November 28, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – What can be done to help prevent smokers and nonsmokers from getting more than 12 cancers associated with tobacco use and secondhand smoke? – Media Advisory – Thursday, November 10, 2016
- First annual One Health Day highlights link between people’s health and animals, environment – Media Advisory – Wednesday, November 2, 2016
October
- CDC Foundation’s New Business Pulse Focuses on Reducing Tobacco Use – Media Advisory – Wednesday, October 26, 2016
- Can polio be eradicated despite recent setbacks? – Media Advisory – Monday, October 24, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Media Advisory – Monday, October 17, 2016
September
- Influenza Outlook 2016-2017: What You Should Know about Flu Prevention This Season – Media Advisory – Thursday, September 29, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – 09-23-2016 – Media Advisory – Friday, September 23, 2016
- Celebrating 70 years: 12th annual Smithsonian magazine Museum Day Live! – Media Advisory – Tuesday, September 20, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Poor blood-pressure control puts more than 5 million people at risk: How can health care systems help people take their medicine as directed? – Media Advisory – Tuesday, September 13, 2016
- New Obesity Maps Show US Adults Still Struggle with Obesity – Media Advisory – Thursday, September 1, 2016
August
- CDC Foundation’s New Business Pulse Focuses on On-the-Job Vehicle Crashes – Media Advisory – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – How can we save patients from sepsis? – Media Advisory – Tuesday, August 23, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – 8-19-2016 – Media Advisory – Friday, August 19, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – August 1 – Media Advisory – Monday, August 1, 2016
July
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – July 29 – Media Advisory – Friday, July 29, 2016
- Webcast: Clinical Evaluation & Management of Infants with Congenital Zika Infection – Media Advisory – Tuesday, July 19, 2016
- CDC Media Availability: Support for Utah investigation of Zika – Media Advisory – Sunday, July 17, 2016
- CDC Joins Global Leaders in New Partnership to End Violence Against Children – Media Advisory – Friday, July 15, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Where does the U.S. stand in crash death rates compared with other high-income countries? – Media Advisory – Wednesday, July 6, 2016
- CDC Awards $30 Million to 23 state injury and violence prevention programs – Media Advisory – Wednesday, July 6, 2016
June
- Federal Select Agent Program first annual report released – Media Advisory – Thursday, June 30, 2016
- CDC Foundation’s New Business Pulse Focuses on Rising Health Care Costs – Media Advisory – Wednesday, June 22, 2016
- CDC launches first national reporting system for harmful algal blooms and associated illnesses – Media Advisory – Wednesday, June 22, 2016
- Advancements in Sickle Cell Disease – Media Advisory – Friday, June 17, 2016
- Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices – Media Advisory – Friday, June 17, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Update – Media Advisory – Thursday, June 16, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)- Media Advisory – Wednesday, June 8, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Can effective water management programs prevent building-associated Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks? – Media Advisory – Tuesday, June 7, 2016
May
- New NIOSH resource helps older workers navigate safe driving – Media Advisory – Friday, May 27, 2016
- CDC Director Addresses National Press Club: Video Availability – Media Advisory – Thursday, May 26, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – Media Advisory – Friday, May 20, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Serious violations lead to closures of U.S. public pools & other aquatic venues – Media Advisory – Thursday, May 19, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report-What is the recommended first-line treatment for young children with ADHD? – Media Advisory – Tuesday, May 3, 2016
April
- Workers’ Memorial Day 2016 – Media Advisory – Thursday, April 21, 2016
- CDC Disease Detectives Conference – Media Advisory – Tuesday, April 19, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – Media Advisory – Wednesday, April 13, 2016
March
- U.S. Zika Action Plan Summit and Press Conference – Media Advisory – Tuesday, March 29, 2016
- New Resources for Infection Prevention in Dental Settings – Media Advisory – Tuesday, March 29, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Updates on CDC recommendations related to Zika virus – Media Advisory – Friday, March 25, 2016
- CDC/ATSDR Revises Report of Possible Health Effects Associated with Formaldehyde in Select Laminate Flooring – Tuesday, March 22, 2016
- CDC Foundation’s New Business Pulse Focuses on Five Ways CDC Protects Employee Health – Media Advisory – Wednesday, March 16, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – Media Advisory – Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- Updates on Zika response efforts – Media Advisory – Thursday, March 10, 2016
- Zika Action Plan Summit – Media Advisory – Friday, March 4, 2016
- CDC Director travels to Puerto Rico to assess Zika response – Media Advisory – Friday, March 4, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report What role is antibiotic resistance playing in healthcare-associated infections? – Media Advisory – Thursday, March 3, 2016
February
- CDC Telebriefing: Updates on CDC’s Zika virus response efforts – Media Advisory – Friday, February 26, 2016
- ATSDR and CDC Analysis Finds Possible Health Effects Associated with Formaldehyde in Select Laminate Flooring – Media Advisory – Wednesday, February 10, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New and Updated Interim Guidance for Zika virus – Media Advisory – Friday, February 5, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Why are millions of US women at risk of alcohol-exposed pregnancies? – Media Advisory – Tuesday, February 2, 2016
January
- CDC-NIAID Telebriefing: Zika 101 – Media Advisory – Wednesday, January 27, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: Interim travel guidance for Zika virus – Media Advisory – Friday, January 15, 2016
- CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Why is youth e-cigarette advertising harmful for youth? – Media Advisory – Monday, January 4, 2016
December
- CDC Highlights Significant Contributions in the Fight against Zika in 2016 – Press Release – Friday, December 30, 2016
- CDC awards nearly $184 million to continue the fight against Zika – Press Release – Thursday, December 22, 2016
- New data show continuing opioid epidemic in the United States – Press Release – Friday, December 16, 2016
- CDC Releases Preliminary Estimates of Birth Defects Following Zika Virus Infection in Pregnancy – Press Release – Thursday, December 15, 2016
- CDC in 2016: Keeping America Safe From Health Threats New And Old – Press Release – Wednesday, December 14, 2016
- Study Finds Zika Virus Replicates and Persists in Fetal Brains and Placentas – Press Release – Tuesday, December 13, 2016
- Flu vaccine coverage remains low this year – Press Release – Friday, December 9, 2016
- CDC Reports Winnable Battles Results – Press Release – Monday, December 5, 2016
November
- Use of syringe services programs increases, but access must improve for greater HIV prevention – Press Release – Tuesday, November 29, 2016
- CDC supporting Texas investigation of possible local Zika transmission – Press Release – Monday, November 28, 2016
- CDC estimates preventable deaths from 5 leading causes – Press Release – Friday, November 18, 2016
- Cancers linked to tobacco use make up 40% of all cancers diagnosed in the United States – Press Release – Thursday, November 10, 2016
- First cases of Candida auris reported in United States – Press Release – Friday, November 4, 2016
October
- CDC announces supplemental funding opportunity for continued Zika response in 2017 – Press Release – Friday, October 21, 2016
- CDC Restores Emergency Preparedness Funds to States and Territories – Press Release – Thursday, October 20, 2016
- CDC recommends only two HPV shots for younger adolescents – Press Release – Thursday, October 20, 2016
- CDC updates guidance related to local Zika transmission in Miami-Dade County, Florida – Press Release – Wednesday, October 19, 2016
- School dental-sealant programs could prevent most cavities, lower treatment costs in vulnerable children – Press Release – Tuesday, October 18, 2016
- CDC working with Florida to respond to new active Zika transmission area in Miami-Dade County – Press Release – Friday, October 14, 2016
- New CDC study shows changes in breast cancer death rates by age group – Press Release – Thursday, October 13, 2016
- Contaminated Devices Putting Open-Heart Surgery Patients at Risk – Press Release – Thursday, October 13, 2016
- CDC funds 34 innovative projects to combat antibiotic resistance – Press Release – Thursday, October 6, 2016
September
- Dialysis organizations team up with CDC to protect patients – Press Release – Tuesday, September 27, 2016
- Falls are leading cause of injury and death in older Americans – Press Release – Thursday, September 22, 2016
- CDC continues to build US laboratory capacity to rapidly detect Zika virus infection – Press Release – Tuesday, September 20, 2016
- CDC updates guidance for Wynwood (FL) neighborhood with active Zika transmission – Press Release – Monday, September 19, 2016
- More than 1 in 4 US adults over 50 do not engage in regular physical activity – Press Release – Thursday, September 15, 2016
- Poor blood-pressure control puts 5 million older Americans at risk – Press Release – Tuesday, September 13, 2016
- CDC awards $2.4 million to five jurisdictions to fight Zika – Press Release – Friday, September 2, 2016
- CDC and the Instituto Nacional de Salud of Colombia collaborate to understand long-term effects of Zika virus infection during pregnancy – Press Release – Friday, September 2, 2016
- Two thirds of US adults believe pharmacies should not sell tobacco – Press Release – Thursday, September 1, 2016
August
- Traces of Ebola Virus Linger Longer than Expected in Semen – Press Release – Tuesday, August 30, 2016
- CDC continues to support Florida in response to Zika outbreak – Press Release – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- CDC awards $6.8 million to partners to support Zika response – Press Release – Wednesday, August 24, 2016
- Saving patients from sepsis is a race against time – Press Release – Tuesday, August 23, 2016
- Breastfeeding Rates Continue To Rise – Press Release – Monday, August 22, 2016
- Additional area of active Zika transmission identified in Miami Beach – Press Release – Friday, August 19, 2016
- Improper care of contact lenses can cause serious eye infections – Press Release – Thursday, August 18, 2016
- National ALS Registry Releases Updated Prevalence Estimates – Press Release – Thursday, August 4, 2016
- Some racial, ethnic groups continue smoking cigarettes at higher rates – Press Release – Thursday, August 4, 2016
- CDC awards $16 million to states and territories to fight Zika – Press Release – Tuesday, August 2, 2016
- CDC issues travel guidance related to Miami neighborhood with active Zika spread – Press Release – Monday, August 1, 2016
July
- Florida investigation links four recent Zika cases to local mosquito-borne virus transmission – Press Release – Friday, July 29, 2016
- Zika infections increasing rapidly in Puerto Rico – Press Release – Friday, July 29, 2016
- CDC awards $60 million to help states and territories battle Zika – Press Release – Thursday, July 21, 2016
- Tobacco use, involuntary secondhand smoke exposure high in multiunit housing residents – Press Release – Wednesday, July 13, 2016
- CDC Releases Detailed History of the 2014-2016 Ebola Response in MMWR – Press Release – Thursday, July 7, 2016
- Motor vehicle crash fatalities in the U.S. could drop by half with proven strategies – Press Release – Wednesday, July 6, 2016
- CDC Awards Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika – Press Release – Friday, July 1, 2016
June
- New study sheds light on how some survive Ebola – Press Release – Wednesday, June 29, 2016
- CDC Awards $26 Million to Academic Medical Centers, Drives Innovation to Protect Patients – Press Release – Monday, June 27, 2016
- CDC investigation: Blood lead levels higher after switch to Flint River water – Press Release – Friday, June 24, 2016
- Southeastern states not protected by comprehensive smoke-free laws – Press Release – Thursday, June 23, 2016
- U.S. healthcare facilities have capacity to meet colorectal cancer screening goals – Press Release – Wednesday, June 22, 2016
- More Men Using Family Planning Services – Press Release – Thursday, June 16, 2016
- Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students at an all-time low, but e-cigarette use a concern – Press Release – Thursday, June 9, 2016
- Better water system maintenance needed to prevent Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks – Press Release – Tuesday, June 7, 2016
May
- Thousands of public pools, hot tubs closed due to serious violations – Press Release – Thursday, May 19, 2016
- CDC expanding groundbreaking disease identification tool – Press Release – Wednesday, May 18, 2016
- CDC Announces Funds for States and Territories to Prepare for Zika – Press Release – Friday, May 13, 2016
- CDC study: Former NFL players not at increased risk of suicide – Press Release – Tuesday, May 10, 2016
- Control Is Their Goal: Million Hearts Recognizes the 2015 Hypertension Control Champions – Press Release – Thursday, May 5, 2016
- New CDC Campaign Reminds Docs, Nurses that “Clean Hands Count” – Press Release – Thursday, May 5, 2016
- Hepatitis C Kills More Americans than Any Other Infectious Disease – Press Release – Wednesday, May 4, 2016
- More Young Children with ADHD Could Benefit from Behavior Therapy – Press Release – Tuesday, May 3, 2016
- CDC: 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions unnecessary – Press Release – Tuesday, May 3, 2016
- Inside Investigations: CDC’s Disease Detective Conference – Press Release – Monday, May 2, 2016
April
- Teen birth rates fall nearly 50 percent among Hispanic and black teens, dropping national teen birth rate to an all-time low – Press Release – Thursday, April 28, 2016
- A new study shows link between e-cigarette ads and use among youth – Press Release – Monday, April 25, 2016
- No decline in overall youth tobacco use since 2011 – Press Release – Thursday, April 14, 2016
- Increased use of type of diagnostic test poses challenge to tracking of foodborne illness – Press Release – Thursday, April 14, 2016
- National Zika Summit Focused on Coordinated U.S. Response – Press Release – Friday, April 1, 2016
March
- CDC estimates 1 in 68 school-aged children have autism; no change from previous estimate – Press Release – Thursday, March 31, 2016
- Announcing the Healthcare-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Challenge Champions: Hospital Systems Saving Lives through Innovative Prevention Efforts – Press Release – Wednesday, March 30, 2016
- Impact of first federally funded anti-smoking ad campaign remains strong after three years – Press Release – Thursday, March 24, 2016
- CDC Releases Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – Press Release – Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- PulseNet saves lives and money by reducing foodborne illness – Press Release – Tuesday, March 15, 2016
- Annual Report to the Nation: Cancer death rates continue to decline – Press Release – Wednesday, March 9, 2016
- Superbugs threaten hospital patients – Press Release – Thursday, March 3, 2016
February
- Flu Vaccine Nearly 60 Percent Effective – Press Release – Wednesday, February 24, 2016
- CDC Highlights Programs that Reduce U.S. Health Disparities – Press Release – Thursday, February 11, 2016
- New Lyme-disease-causing bacteria species discovered- Press Release – Monday, February 8, 2016
- More than 3 million US women at risk for alcohol-exposed pregnancy- Press Release – Tuesday, February 2, 2016
January
- Continued increase in birth defect of abdominal wall – Press Release – Thursday, January 21, 2016
- First-of-its-Kind PSA Campaign Targets the 86 Million American Adults with Prediabetes – Press Release – Thursday, January 21, 2016
- Powerful new ads mark the 5th year of the successful “Tips From Former Smokers” campaign – Press Release – Wednesday, January 20, 2016
- New Research: Excess Sodium Intake Remains Common in the United States – Press Release – Thursday, January 7, 2016
- E-cigarette ads reach nearly 7 in 10 middle and high-school students – Press Release – Tuesday, January 5, 2016
November
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New Vital Signs Report – HIV & Injection Drug Use – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Wednesday, November 30, 2016 -
New Vital Signs Report – Cancer and Tobacco Use – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Thursday, November 10, 2016
October
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Transcript for CDC Press Conference: Can polio be eradicated despite recent setbacks? – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Monday, October 24, 2016 -
New Vital Signs Report – Dental Sealants Prevent Cavities – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
September
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Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Telebriefing Update – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, September 23, 2016
August
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CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – How can we save patients from sepsis? – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 -
CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – August 19 – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, August 19, 2016
July
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Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – July 29 – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Saturday, July 30, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Media Availability: Support for Utah investigation of Zika – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Tuesday, July 19, 2016 -
CDC Telebriefing: Motor Vehicle Crash Deaths – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, July 8, 2016
June
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CDC Telebriefing: Zika Update – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, June 17, 2016 -
CDC Telebriefing: National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) -Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Thursday, June 9, 2016 -
CDC Telebriefing New Vital Signs Report – Can effective water management programs prevent building-associated Legionnaires’ disease outbreaks? – Transcripts | Audio Recording media icon
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
May
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CDC Director Addresses National Press Club – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Thursday, May 26, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – 5-20-2016 – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, May 20, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Serious violations lead to closures of U.S. public pools & other aquatic venues – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Thursday, May 19, 2016
April
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Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update – 4-13-2016 – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Thursday, April 14, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Summit Press Conference – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Tuesday, April 5, 2016
March
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Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Updates on CDC recommendations related to Zika virus – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, March 25, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Wednesday, March 16, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Updates on Zika response efforts – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, March 11, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Making Health Care Safer – Protect patients from antibiotic resistance – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, March 4, 2016
February
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CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, February 26, 2016 -
CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Friday, February 5, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Why are millions of US women at risk of alcohol-exposed pregnancies? – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Wednesday, February 3, 2016
January
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Transcript: Zika Virus Travel Alert | Audio Recording media icon
Thursday, January 28, 2016 -
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Travel Alert – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Saturday, January 16, 2016 -
CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report – Why is youth e-cigarette advertising harmful for youth? – Transcript | Audio Recording media icon
Tuesday, January 5, 2016
December
- CDC Issues Zika Virus Guidance for Brownsville, Texas – Media Statement – Wednesday, December 14, 2016
- CDC updates Zika guidance for South Miami Beach (FL) area – Media Statement – Friday, December 9, 2016
- Evidence that Microcephaly Risk is Highest among Pregnant Women Infected Early in Pregnancy – Media Statement – Friday, December 9, 2016
- CDC updates guidance for Little River (FL) area with active Zika transmission – Media Statement – Friday, December 2, 2016
November
- CDC updates guidance for Miami Beach (FL) area with active Zika transmission – Media Statement – Tuesday, November 22, 2016
- CDC, US and Brazilian researchers find evidence of onset of Zika-associated microcephaly and other neurologic complications after birth – Media Statement – Tuesday, November 22, 2016
- CDC adds Montserrat to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, November 21, 2016
- CDC Reports Improvement in Childhood Obesity among Young Children Enrolled in WIC – Media Statement – Thursday, November 17, 2016
- CDC adds Palau to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Wednesday, November 16, 2016
- National Prematurity Awareness Month: Celebrating Successes and Taking Action – Media Statement – Thursday, November 3, 2016
October
September
- CDC updates interim guidance for pre-pregnancy counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of Zika – Media Statement – Friday, September 30, 2016
- CDC issues Zika special travel considerations for 11 Southeast Asian countries – Thursday, September 29, 2016
- CDC awards $13 million to establish the first Vector Control Unit in Puerto Rico – Media Statement – Tuesday, September 27, 2016
- CDC adds St. Kitts and Nevis to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, September 26, 2016
- Florida health officials report on response to Zika in Wynwood; evidence shows aerial spraying likely helped interrupt local transmission – Media Statement – Friday, September 23, 2016
- CDC works with Florida as Miami Beach active Zika transmission area expands – Saturday, September 17, 2016
August
- CDC adds Singapore to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, August 30, 2016
- CDC adds The British Virgin Islands to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, August 30, 2016
- CDC releases genetic data on antibiotic resistant Salmonella infections – Media Statement – Monday, August 29, 2016
- CDC adds The Bahamas to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, August 23, 2016
- CDC Updates Guidance for Care of Infants Born to Mothers with Possible Zika Virus Infection During Pregnancy – Media Statement – Friday, August 19, 2016
- Statement from CDC Director Tom Frieden on the passing of Shane Todd, former Tips From Former Smokers campaign participant – Media Statement – Wednesday, August 17, 2016
- Two Cases of Polio Detected in Nigeria – Media Statement – Friday, August 12, 2016
- CDC adds Cayman Islands to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, August 11, 2016
- CDC adds Antigua and Barbuda and Turks and Caicos Islands (U.K.) to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Wednesday, August 3, 2016
- CDC Announces new director of Division of Select Agents and Toxins – Media Statement – Tuesday, August 2, 2016
July
- CDC funding accelerates antibiotic resistance efforts – Media Statement – Wednesday, July 27, 2016
- CDC adds Saba to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, July 26, 2016
- CDC Issues Updated Zika Recommendations: Interim Guidance for healthcare providers caring for pregnant women with possible exposure to Zika virus; Interim Guidance for the prevention of sexually transmitted Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, July 25, 2016
- CDC assisting Utah investigation of Zika virus infection apparently not linked to travel – Media Statement – Monday, July 18, 2016
- First female-to-male sexual transmission of Zika virus infection reported in New York City – Media Statement – Friday, July 15, 2016
- CDC adds St. Eustatius to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, July 14, 2016
- CDC Models Risk of Zika Virus Importation Resulting from Travel to the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games – Media Statement – Wednesday, July 13, 2016
- U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency Urge Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to Consider Aerial Spraying as Part of Integrated Mosquito Control to Reduce Zika-Associated Birth Defects – Media Statement – Wednesday, July 6, 2016
June
- CDC adds Anguilla to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, June 30, 2016
- ACIP votes down use of LAIV for 2016-2017 flu season – Media Statement – Wednesday, June 22, 2016
- CDC Begins Reporting Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes of Women Affected by Zika Virus During Pregnancy – Media Statement – Thursday, June 16, 2016
May
- CDC releases interim guidance on Zika testing and interpretation of results – Media Statement – Tuesday, May 31, 2016
- Discovery of first mcr-1 gene in E. coli bacteria found in a human in United States – Media Statement – Tuesday, May 31, 2016
- CDC adds Argentina to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, May 26, 2016
- CDC Changes Reporting of Numbers of Pregnant Women affected by Zika Virus – Media Statement – Friday, May 20, 2016
- CDC adds Grenada to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, May 12, 2016
- CDC adds Saint Barthelemy to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, May 9, 2016
- CDC adds Peru to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, May 5, 2016
April
- CDC adds Papua New Guinea to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Friday, April 29, 2016
- CDC and OSHA Issue Interim Guidance for Protecting Workers from Occupational Exposure to Zika Virus – Media Statement – Friday, April 22, 2016
- CDC adds Belize to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, April 18, 2016
- CDC Concludes Zika Causes Microcephaly and Other Birth Defects – Media Statement – Wednesday, April 13, 2016
- CDC Adds Saint Lucia to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus – Media Statement – Wednesday, April 13, 2016
- CDC Adds Fiji to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus – Media Statement – Monday, April 4, 2016
- CDC Adds Kosrae to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus – Media Statement – Monday, April 4, 2016
March
- Potential Laboratory-acquired Salmonella Infection at CDC – Media Statement – Thursday, March 31, 2016
- CDC Issues Updated Zika Recommendations: Timing of Pregnancy after Zika Exposure, Prevention of Sexual Transmission, Considerations for Reducing Unintended Pregnancy in Areas with Zika Transmission – Media Statement – Friday, March 25, 2016
- Changes in the CDC/ATSDR Formaldehyde in Laminate Flooring Report – Media Statement – Wednesday, March 23, 2016
- CDC adds Dominica to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, March 22, 2016
- CDC adds Cuba to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Saturday, March 19, 2016
- New CDC Laboratory Test for Zika Virus Authorized for Emergency Use by FDA – Media Statement – Friday, March 18, 2016
- JAMA’s publication of five perceptive and practical opinions – Media Statement – Wednesday, March 16, 2016
- CDC’s revised travel notices estimate Zika risk using elevation information – Media Statement – Friday, March 11, 2016
- CDC adds 1 destination to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Wednesday, March 9, 2016
February
- CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, February 29, 2016
- New CDC Laboratory Test for Zika Virus Authorized for Emergency Use by FDA – Friday, February 26, 2016
- CDC issues advice for travel to the 2016 Summer Olympic Games – Media Statement – Friday, February 26, 2016
- CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, February 23, 2016
- CDC encourages following guidance to prevent sexual transmission of Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, February 23, 2016
- Updated Guidelines for Healthcare Providers Caring for Infants or Children with Possible Zika Virus Infection – Media Statement – Friday, February 19, 2016
- Enhanced Entry Airport Screening and Routing for Ebola to End for Travelers from Guinea to the United States – Media Statement – Thursday, February 18, 2016
- CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Thursday, February 18, 2016
- ATSDR and CDC Analysis Finds Possible Health Effects Associated with Formaldehyde in Select Laminate Flooring – Media Statement – Wednesday, February 10, 2016
- CDC Emergency Operations Center moves to highest level of activation for Zika response – Media Statement – Monday, February 8, 2016
- CDC issues Interim Guidelines for Preventing Sexual Transmission of Zika Virus and Updated Interim Guidelines for Health Care Providers Caring for Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age with Possible Zika Virus Exposure – Media Statement – Friday, February 5, 2016
- CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Wednesday, February 3, 2016
- CDC adds 4 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Monday, February 1, 2016
January
- CDC adds 2 destinations to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Tuesday, January 26, 2016
- CDC Museum to Host Places & Spaces: Mapping Science Exhibition – Media Statement – Tuesday, January 26, 2016
- CDC adds countries to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus – Media Statement – Friday, January 22, 2016
- CDC issues interim travel guidance related to Zika virus for 14 Countries and Territories in Central and South America and the Caribbean – Media Statement – Friday, January 15, 2016
Page last reviewed: January 4, 2016
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
