Of the approximately 4 million babies born in 2015, most (83.2 percent) started out breastfeeding - but many stop earlier than recommended, according to the 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Original title: “CDC Releases 2018 Breastfeeding Report Card”

One in 4 U.S. adults - 61 million Americans - have a disability that impacts major life activities, according to a report in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

Original title: “CDC: 1 in 4 US adults live with a disability”

CDC has released a graphic novel to help young people understand the potential health risks of human influenza viruses that normally circulate in swine and can cause disease in people (known as variant flu infections).

Original title: “CDC Releases Graphic Novel on Variant Flu Dangers”

CDC has been responding and coordinating with the Ministry of Health of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since a new outbreak of Ebola in North Kivu province was reported on July 30, 2018.

Original title: “CDC supporting response to new Ebola outbreak in North Kivu/Democratic Republic of the Congo”

The number of pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) at labor and delivery more than quadrupled from 1999 to 2014, according to a new analysis by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Original title: “The Number of Women with Opioid Use Disorder at Labor and Delivery Quadrupled from 1999-2014”

Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Zika in Babies in US Territories

Original title: “Transcript for VitalSigns Teleconference: Zika in Babies in US Territories - Transcript”

About 1 in 7 babies now 1 year or older who were born to women with Zika virus infection during pregnancy had one or more health problems possibly caused by exposure to the virus before birth, according to the latest Vital Signs report. Some of these problems were not apparent at birth.

Original title: “Babies with Zika-related Health Problems Continue to Need Attention”

About 1 in 7 babies had health problems possibly caused by Zika: New data underscore continued need for follow-up care of babies exposed to Zika before birth

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Task Force for Global Health, Inc., will host the 2018 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in Atlanta later this month.

Original title: “CDC Hosts International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases”

CDC continues to advise consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell recalled Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad, which has been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections. Read the Food Safety Alert Update: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/sandiego-07-18/index.html

Original title: “Contaminated Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad Update”

A CDC final investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pre-cut melon has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/adelaide-06-18/index.html. This outbreak appears to be over.

Original title: “CDC Final Investigation Update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to pre-cut melon”

The Government of the Republic of Namibia, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and ICAP at Columbia University (ICAP) released new data today at the 2018 International AIDS Conference demonstrating that the HIV epidemic is coming under control in Namibia.

Original title: “New Data Show Dramatic Progress in Namibia Toward HIV Epidemic Control and Substantial Gaps in Cote d'Ivoire and Cameroon”

The U.S. Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) commends the dedicated efforts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Public Health and partners to end the ninth reported outbreak of Ebola in that country since 1976. This good news reinforces the importance of having efficient surveillance systems in place and strong leadership to stop outbreaks at their source and save lives.

Original title: “Statement from CDC Regarding Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Declaration on Official End of Ninth Ebola Outbreak”

CDC has developed the nation's first Vision and Eye Health Surveillance System (VEHSS). Launched in collaboration with the National Opinion Research Center (NORC), the VEHSS is designed to help health care professionals, researchers, policymakers, and state health departments better understand the scope of vision loss, eye disorders, and eye care services in the United States.

Original title: “CDC launches the nation's first vision and eye health surveillance system”

A CDC investigation update of a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to contact with live poultry in backyard flocks has been posted.

Original title: “CDC investigation Update of a Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Infections Linked to Contact With Live Poultry”

A CDC investigation notice regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to raw turkey products.

Original title: “CDC Investigation Notice: Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Raw Turkey Products”

CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad, which has been linked to a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections.

Original title: “CDC advises consumers and retailers not to eat, serve, or sell Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad”

CDC, state and local health officials, and the S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections.

Original title: “CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of Vibrio parahaemolyticus infections linked to fresh crab meat imported from Venezuela”

CDC, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and state and local public health partners are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections associated with consumption of McDonald's salads.

Original title: “CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to McDonald's salads”

A final CDC investigation update of the multistate outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections linked to romaine lettuce has been posted

Original title: “CDC investigation update of the multistate outbreak of E. coli”