Overall overdose death rates decreased by 4.1% from 2017 to 2018 in the United States. New CDC data show death rates involving heroin decreased by 4%, and prescription opioid-involved overdose death rates decreased by 13.5%. “Decreases in overdose deaths involving prescription opioids and heroin reflect the effectiveness of public health efforts to protect Americans and..

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today confirmed the first case of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-2019) in a CDC employee. Laboratory testing done at CDC confirmed this diagnosis. This individual is in good condition and is isolated to prevent spread of infection to others. Our best wishes go to the employee for a..

Coronavirus Disease 2019 CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak. Steps to Prevent Illness The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to COVID-19. What to Do if You are Sick If you are sick with COVID-19 or suspect you are infected, take steps to help prevent the disease from spreading…

The Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that cancer death rates continued to decline from 2001 to 2017 in the United States for all cancer sites combined. The report is published in the journal Cancer. These decreases were seen in all major racial and ethnic groups and among men, women,..

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WhatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response. Who Nancy Messonnier, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases When12:15 p.m. ET Monday, March 9, 2020 Dial-InMedia: 800-857-9756International: 1-212-287-1647PASSCODE: CDC MEDIA Non-Media: 888-795-0855International: 1-630-395-0498PASSCODE:  3896719 Important InstructionsDue to anticipated high volume, please plan to dial in..

At noon on Tuesday, March 3 the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 60 cases of COVID-19 from 12 states. Twenty-two of these cases are travel-related; 11 are believed to be person-to-person spread; and for the remaining 27 the source of exposure is still under investigation. Noteworthy developments in recent days include: Floridaexternal..

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WhatThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response. WhoNancy Messonnier, M.D., Director,National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases When1:00 p.m. ET Tuesday, March 3, 2020 Dial-InMedia: 800-857-9756International: 1-212-287-1647PASSCODE: CDC MEDIA Non-Media: 888-795-0855International: 1-517-308-9127PASSCODE:  4603973 Important InstructionsDue to anticipated high volume, please plan to dial in to..

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