At least 30 percent of antibiotics prescribed in the United States are unnecessary, according to new data published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with Pew Charitable Trusts and other public health and medical experts.

Original title: “CDC: 1 in 3 antibiotic prescriptions unnecessary - Press Release”

Epidemic Intelligence Service officers present findings on Zika, e-cigarettes, violent death, and more

Original title: “Inside Investigations: CDC's Disease Detective Conference - Press Release”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Papua New Guinea. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, "practice enhanced precautions") for people traveling to destinations with Zika.

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

Births among Hispanic and black teens have dropped by almost half since 2006, according to a new analysis published by CDC. This mirrors a substantial national decline: births to all American teenagers have dropped more than 40 percent within the past decade

Original title: “Teen birth rates fall nearly 50 percent among Hispanic and black teens, dropping national teen birth rate to an all-time low - Press Release”

There is a link between exposure to e-cigarette advertisements and the use of e-cigarettes by middle and high school students, according to a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Original title: “A new study shows link between e-cigarette ads and use among youth - Press Release”

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new data regarding injuries, deaths, and illness faced by millions every year in the workplace. This week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) issue is devoted to occupational health concerns, in acknowledgment of Workers Memorial Day (April 28th).

Original title: “Workers' Memorial Day 2016 - Media Advisory”

CDC's Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) - better known as CDC's disease detective program - will hold its annual conference May 2-5 in Atlanta. The event showcases EIS investigations conducted over the past year.

Original title: “CDC Disease Detectives Conference - 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 Belize. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, "practice enhanced precautions") for people traveling to destinations with Zika.

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

Transcript for a CDC hosted telebriefing which provided an update on the Zika Virus.

Original title: “Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Virus Update - 4-13-2016 - Transcript”

Overall tobacco use by middle and high school students has not changed since 2011, according to new data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products in today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

Original title: “No decline in overall youth tobacco use since 2011 - Press Release”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Saint Lucia. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, "practice enhanced precautions") for people traveling to destinations with Zika.

Original title: “CDC Adds Saint Lucia to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus - Media Statement”

CDC will host a telebriefing to provide an update on the Zika Virus

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

Transcript for CDC telebriefing of the Zika Summit Press Conference

Original title: “Transcript for CDC Telebriefing: Zika Summit Press Conference - Transcript”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Fiji. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, "practice enhanced precautions") for people traveling to destinations with Zika. For a full list of affected countries/regions, visit http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information.

Original title: “CDC Adds Fiji to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus - Media Statement”

CDC is working with other public health officials to monitor for ongoing Zika virus? transmission. Today, CDC posted a Zika virus travel notice for Fiji. CDC has issued travel notices (level 2, "practice enhanced precautions") for people traveling to destinations with Zika. For a full list of affected countries/regions, visit http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/zika-travel-information.

Original title: “CDC Adds Kosrae to Interim Travel Guidance Related to Zika Virus - Media Statement”

In past Zika outbreaks, most people have not gotten sick, so people may not even know they are infected. Based on current knowledge, the greatest risk for complications from Zika is to a pregnant woman's fetus.

Original title: “Zika Virus - Vital Signs: Zika and Pregnancy - Digital Press Kit”

Today, more than 300 local, state, and federal government officials; health experts; and non-government partners are gathering at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to prepare for the likelihood of mosquito-borne transmission of the Zika virus in some parts of the continental United States.

Original title: “National Zika Summit Focused on Coordinated U.S. Response - Press Release”

CDC is investigating how one of its laboratory workers who was recently diagnosed with Salmonella infection may have acquired their infection due to work they performed in a BSL-2 laboratory (a level of lab work involving pathogens that are common and treatable causes of illness).

Original title: “Potential Laboratory-acquired Salmonella Infection at CDC - Media Statement”

An estimated 1 in 68 (14.6 per 1,000) school-aged children have been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to a CDC report published today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Surveillance Summary.

Original title: “CDC estimates 1 in 68 school-aged children have autism; no change from previous estimate - Press Release”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today recognized eight hospitals and healthcare systems as Healthcare-Associated Venous Thromboembolism (HA-VTE) Prevention Champions for their success in implementing innovative and effective ways to prevent venous thromboembolism in healthcare settings.

Original title: “Announcing the Healthcare-Associated Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Challenge Champions: Hospital Systems Saving Lives through Innovative Prevention Efforts - Press Release”