CDC Telebriefing on the new Vital Signs focused on where the US stands in crash deaths, in relation to other high-income countries.

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - Where does the U.S. stand in crash death rates compared with other high-income countries? - Media Advisory”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Anguilla.

Original title: “CDC adds Anguilla to interim travel guidance related to Zika virus - Media Statement”

Building Response Capabilities in Liberia after Ebola

Original title: “Global Health Security - Liberia”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the results of its investigation into the potential health impact that lead contamination in the Flint, Michigan water supply had on the blood lead levels of local children.

Original title: “CDC investigation: Blood lead levels higher after switch to Flint River water - Press Release”

Ten years after the Surgeon General's report on the dangers of exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke, no states in the Southeast have a statewide comprehensive smoke-free law, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published in today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Original title: “Southeastern states not protected by comprehensive smoke-free laws - Press Release”

US government agencies and their colorectal cancer prevention partners have set a goal that at least 80% of adults ages 50-75 will be screened for colorectal cancer.

Original title: “U.S. healthcare facilities have capacity to meet colorectal cancer screening goals - Press Release”

CDC launched the first national reporting system for harmful algal blooms, as well as a new website with important information for health officials and the public.

Original title: “CDC launches first national reporting system for harmful algal blooms and associated illnesses - Media Advisory”

Transcripts for CDC Telebriefing Zika Screening Blood Donations for Zika Virus to Protect Blood Update

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: Zika Update - Transcript”

New supplement from the American Journal of Preventive Medicine describes the state of sickle cell disease related care in the United States.

Original title: “Advancements in Sickle Cell Disease - Media Advisory”

Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Original title: “Meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices - Media Advisory”

CDC will host a telephone briefing to provide an update on screening of blood donations for Zika virus infection using an investigational nucleic acid test in Puerto Rico.

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: Zika Update - Media Advisory”

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will begin reporting poor outcomes of pregnancies with laboratory evidence of possible Zika virus infection. Starting today,

Original title: “CDC Begins Reporting Pregnancy and Birth Outcomes of Women Affected by Zika Virus During Pregnancy - Media Statement”

More men are visiting Title X Family Planning Program sites, according to a report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the HHS Office of Population Affairs (OPA) in observance of June's Men's Health Month.

Original title: “More Men Using Family Planning Services - Press Release”

Transcripts for CDC Telebriefing YRBS: 2015 national youth risk behavior survey

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) -Transcript”

Cigarette smoking among high school students dropped to the lowest levels since the National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) began in 1991, but the use of electronic vapor products, including e-cigarettes, among students poses new challenges according to the 2015 survey results released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Original title: “Cigarette smoking among U.S. high school students at an all-time low, but e-cigarette use a concern - Press Release”

Transcripts for CDC Telebriefing New Vital Signs Report - Can effective water management programs prevent building-associated Legionnaires' disease outbreaks?

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing New Vital Signs Report - Can effective water management programs prevent building-associated Legionnaires' disease outbreaks? - Transcripts”

CDC will host a telephone briefing to discuss and answer questions about findings from the 2015 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS)- Media Advisory”

This briefing will discuss and answer questions about a new Vital Signs report on how effective water management in buildings can help prevent Legionnaires' disease, as established in newly published standards.

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report - Can effective water management programs prevent building-associated Legionnaires' disease outbreaks? - Media Advisory”

New toolkit offers practical tips for reducing germ's growth, spread in building water systems

Original title: “Better water system maintenance needed to prevent Legionnaires' disease outbreaks - Press Release”

CDC's National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released a new web resource to help employers and workers adopt practices that keep workers age 55 or older safe on the road.

Original title: “New NIOSH resource helps older workers navigate safe driving - Media Advisory”