Today, I signed CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation that endorsed the safety and effectiveness of Janssen (Johnson & Johnson)’s COVID-19 vaccine and its use in people age 18 and older. This official CDC recommendation — which follows Saturday’s FDA decisionexternal icon to authorize emergency use of the vaccine — is another milestone..

CDC has updated its food safety alert for a Listeria outbreak linked to queso fresco made by El Abuelito Cheese Inc.: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/hispanic-soft-cheese-02-21/index.html Key points: CDC has learned that two other types of cheeses, quesillo and requeson, are made or packed by El Abuelito Cheese Inc. at the same facility as the recalled queso fresco. CDC..

CDC is closely following the outbreaks of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Guinea. The outbreaks are centered in remote areas of these countries. The risk of Ebola to the United States is extremely low. The Biden Administration is committed to working closely with the affected countries to..

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What:The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine for vaccine practitioners and champions. Representatives of CDC, the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will recap the event and share the main emerging themes from three..

WhatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is hosting a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine for vaccine practitioners and champions. WhenMonday, February 22 through Wednesday, February 24, 2021. Media can attend the daily plenary sessions: Monday, February 22: Day 1: Focus on Building Trust and Vaccine Confidence 11:00 – 11:30 AM EST |..

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been closely following the extreme weather events across the country and offers these tips to help keep you and your family safe. Learn how to protect yourself from deadly carbon monoxide poisoning: Carbon monoxide (CO) is produced by furnaces, vehicles, portable generators, stoves, lanterns, gas ranges,..

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A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria infections linked to Hispanic-style fresh and soft cheeses has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/hispanic-soft-cheese-02-21/index.html Key points: CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and state officials are investigating an outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections that has sickened seven people in four states (Connecticut, Maryland, New..

WhatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Department of Education will provide an update to media on new science-based resources and tools to help schools safely reopen and stay open for in-person learning. WhoRochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDonna Harris-Aikens, JD, Senior Advisor for Policy and..