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neonatal sepsisCommunity

A recent survey by Sepsis Alliance reveals that fewer than half of Americans are aware of sepsis, a condition that affects over a million people annually and has a mortality rate of up to 50%. This highlights a critical gap in public awareness that could impact early detection and treatment.

Despite the fact that sepsis affects more than a million Americans each year and kills up to half of them, a new survey published by Sepsis AllianceExternal Web Site Icon found that fewer than half of all Americans have ever even heard of the term 'sepsis'.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Sepsis Awareness Month: Fewer than Half of Americans Have Heard of this Devastating Illness - Media Statement”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

The CDC held a telebriefing to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing updates on public health assessments and control efforts. This briefing highlights the urgency of addressing the largest-ever Ebola outbreak.

Transcripts for the Media Briefing that included a public health assessment of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and an update on CDC and USG efforts to control the spread of the outbreak and steps to help stop the largest-ever outbreak of Ebola.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Transcript”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

CDC Director Tom Frieden emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced response measures to combat the escalating Ebola epidemic in West Africa. His recent visits to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone highlight the critical situation requiring immediate action.

CDC Director Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H. reported on his visits last week to Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone and called for immediate steps across nations to accelerate response to the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC warns Ebola epidemic in West Africa is outpacing current response - Press Release”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

The CDC will hold a media briefing to provide an update on the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, focusing on public health assessments and control efforts. This marks the largest-ever outbreak of Ebola, highlighting the urgent need for continued awareness and action.

Media Briefing will include a public health assessment of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa and an update on CDC and USG efforts to control the spread of the outbreak and steps to help stop the largest-ever outbreak of Ebola.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Update on the CDC Response to the Ebola Outbreak - Media Advisory”

Community

A recent CDC report highlights that the majority of parents are ensuring their children receive vaccinations against serious diseases, as indicated by the 2013 National Immunization Survey. This data underscores the importance of continued advocacy for childhood immunization.

The vast majority of parents are making sure that their children get vaccinated against potentially serious diseases, according to data from CDC's 2013 National Immunization Survey (NIS) - Children (19-35 months) published in this week's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “U.S. Infant Vaccination Rates High - Press Release”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

CDC has returned a staff member from West Africa after low-risk contact with an Ebola-infected health worker. This action underscores ongoing vigilance in managing potential Ebola exposure.

CDC has returned a staff member from West Africa by charter flight after the employee had low-risk contact with an international health worker who recently tested positive for Ebola.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Deployee Returns from West Africa by Charter Flight - Media Statement”

Community

A CDC study reveals that over 250,000 youth who had never smoked a cigarette used e-cigarettes in 2013. This highlights a concerning trend in youth tobacco use and the need for targeted public health interventions.

More than a quarter of a million youth who had never smoked a cigarette used electronic cigarettes in 2013, according to a CDC study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “More than a quarter-million youth who had never smoked a cigarette used e-cigarettes in 2013 - UPDATED - Press Release”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

Two U.S. patients treated for Ebola at Emory University Hospital have been successfully discharged and can now reunite with their families. This positive outcome highlights the effectiveness of treatment protocols for Ebola.

CDC is heartened to learn that the two U.S. citizens treated at Emory University Hospital for Ebola have been discharged from the hospital and can rejoin their families and communities.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Two U.S. Patients Recover from Ebola, Discharged from Hospital - Media Statement”

hypertension, pregnancy-induced congenital heart disease+1 moreCommunity

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched the Million Hearts challenge to recognize successful practices in controlling high blood pressure and enhancing heart health. This initiative aims to identify effective clinicians and health systems that have made significant progress in patient care.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today launched a challenge designed to identify practices, clinicians and health systems that have successfully worked with patients to reduce high blood pressure and improve heart health.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Million Hearts launches challenge to recognize success in blood pressure control - Press Release”

anthrax infection cutaneous anthrax+1 moreCommunity

CDC updates on laboratory safety progress, addressing findings from the Agricultural Select Agent Program regarding an anthrax incident. The report highlights actions taken to enhance safety protocols.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today released a series of updates and actions taken showing its progress in laboratory safety. CDC reported on its response to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service's (APHIS) Agricultural Select Agent Program's (ASAP), part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, summary of findings on the anthrax incident.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Progress on Laboratory Safety - Media Statement”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

The CDC has deployed over 50 experts to combat Ebola in West Africa, fulfilling its promise to provide assistance within 30 days. This surge of support aims to enhance the ongoing efforts to control the outbreak.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now has more than 50 disease detectives and other highly trained experts battling Ebola on the ground in West Africa - successfully deploying in less than two weeks the surge of help it promised within 30 days.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “More than 50 CDC experts battling Ebola in Africa - Press Release”

kidney failure blindness (disorder)+1 moreCommunity

CDC's Tim McAfee honors Bill Busse, a former participant in the 'Tips From Former Smokers' campaign, who passed away after facing severe health challenges including kidney failure and leg amputation. His story highlights the impact of smoking on health.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of a true public health hero, Bill Busse. By the age of 40, Bill had already endured kidney failure, blindness in one eye and a leg amputation because of poor circulation.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Statement from Tim McAfee, Director, CDC's Office on Smoking and Health on the passing of Bill Busse, former Tips From Former Smokers ad participant - Media Statement”

breast cancer cervical cancerCommunity

The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has provided screening and diagnostic services to over 4.3 million underserved women in the US over the past 20 years. This initiative highlights the importance of access to preventive care for breast and cervical cancer.

More than 4.3 million women with limited access to health care received breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services in the first 20 years of the CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (NBCCEDP)

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Millions of underserved women in the US have benefited from CDC's breast and cervical screening program - Press Release”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

The CDC is intensifying its response to the West African Ebola outbreak by deploying staff to Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria. This effort aims to curb the spread of the disease in the affected regions.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is rapidly increasing its ongoing efforts to curb the expanding West African Ebola outbreak and deploying staff to four African nations currently affected: Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC's surge response to West African Ebola Outbreak - Press Release”

Community

A recent CDC report indicates that U.S. children aged 2-18 have increased their whole fruit consumption by 67% from 2003 to 2010. However, overall fruit and vegetable intake remains insufficient, highlighting ongoing dietary challenges.

U.S. children aged 2-18 years are eating more whole fruit, according to the latest Vital Signs report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The amount of whole fruit consumed each day increased by 67 percent from 2003 to 2010, but is still low.

CDC Newsroom·about 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Children eating more fruit, but fruit and vegetable intake still too low - Press Release”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

CDC held a telebriefing to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing updates and insights into the situation. This briefing aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the current status of the outbreak.

CDC hosted a media telebriefing to discuss the on-going outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Transcript”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel warning advising against nonessential travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone due to a worsening Ebola outbreak. This warning highlights the escalating public health concerns in West Africa.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today issued a warning to avoid nonessential travel to the West African nations of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone. This Level 3 travel warning is a reflection of the worsening Ebola outbreak in this region.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “As West Africa Ebola outbreak worsens, CDC issues Level 3 Travel Warning - Press Release”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

CDC will host a media telebriefing to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This update aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the current situation.

CDC will host a media telebriefing today to discuss the on-going outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC provides update on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Media Advisory”

Community

The 2014 Breastfeeding Report Card has been released, offering insights into state and national breastfeeding rates and support systems. This report aims to enhance awareness and advocacy for breastfeeding practices.

The 2014 Breastfeeding Report Card is now available. The report provides state and national data on breastfeeding rates as well as on supports for breastfeeding.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “Breastfeeding Report Card 2013 - Media Advisory”

Ebola hemorrhagic feverCommunity

CDC emphasizes the need for U.S. healthcare workers to test and isolate travelers returning from West Africa amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak. This telebriefing highlights the importance of vigilance in managing potential cases.

CDC hosted a media telebriefing to discuss the on-going outbreak of Ebola in West Africa. CDC is reminding U.S. healthcare workers of the importance of testing and isolating sick travelers returning from the affected areas.

CDC Newsroom·over 12 years ago·Read at source →

Original title: “CDC Telebriefing on Ebola outbreak in West Africa - Transcript”

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A recent survey by Sepsis Alliance reveals that fewer than half of Americans are aware of sepsis, a condition that affects over a million people annually and has a mortality rate of up to 50%. This highlights a critical gap in public awareness that could impact early detection and treatment.

The CDC held a telebriefing to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing updates on public health assessments and control efforts. This briefing highlights the urgency of addressing the largest-ever Ebola outbreak.

CDC Director Tom Frieden emphasizes the urgent need for enhanced response measures to combat the escalating Ebola epidemic in West Africa. His recent visits to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone highlight the critical situation requiring immediate action.

The CDC will hold a media briefing to provide an update on the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, focusing on public health assessments and control efforts. This marks the largest-ever outbreak of Ebola, highlighting the urgent need for continued awareness and action.

A recent CDC report highlights that the majority of parents are ensuring their children receive vaccinations against serious diseases, as indicated by the 2013 National Immunization Survey. This data underscores the importance of continued advocacy for childhood immunization.

CDC has returned a staff member from West Africa after low-risk contact with an Ebola-infected health worker. This action underscores ongoing vigilance in managing potential Ebola exposure.

A CDC study reveals that over 250,000 youth who had never smoked a cigarette used e-cigarettes in 2013. This highlights a concerning trend in youth tobacco use and the need for targeted public health interventions.

Two U.S. patients treated for Ebola at Emory University Hospital have been successfully discharged and can now reunite with their families. This positive outcome highlights the effectiveness of treatment protocols for Ebola.

CDC updates on laboratory safety progress, addressing findings from the Agricultural Select Agent Program regarding an anthrax incident. The report highlights actions taken to enhance safety protocols.

The CDC has deployed over 50 experts to combat Ebola in West Africa, fulfilling its promise to provide assistance within 30 days. This surge of support aims to enhance the ongoing efforts to control the outbreak.

CDC's Tim McAfee honors Bill Busse, a former participant in the 'Tips From Former Smokers' campaign, who passed away after facing severe health challenges including kidney failure and leg amputation. His story highlights the impact of smoking on health.

The CDC's National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program has provided screening and diagnostic services to over 4.3 million underserved women in the US over the past 20 years. This initiative highlights the importance of access to preventive care for breast and cervical cancer.

The CDC is intensifying its response to the West African Ebola outbreak by deploying staff to Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, and Nigeria. This effort aims to curb the spread of the disease in the affected regions.

A recent CDC report indicates that U.S. children aged 2-18 have increased their whole fruit consumption by 67% from 2003 to 2010. However, overall fruit and vegetable intake remains insufficient, highlighting ongoing dietary challenges.

CDC held a telebriefing to address the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa, providing updates and insights into the situation. This briefing aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the current status of the outbreak.

The CDC has issued a Level 3 travel warning advising against nonessential travel to Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone due to a worsening Ebola outbreak. This warning highlights the escalating public health concerns in West Africa.

CDC will host a media telebriefing to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in West Africa. This update aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the current situation.

The 2014 Breastfeeding Report Card has been released, offering insights into state and national breastfeeding rates and support systems. This report aims to enhance awareness and advocacy for breastfeeding practices.

CDC emphasizes the need for U.S. healthcare workers to test and isolate travelers returning from West Africa amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak. This telebriefing highlights the importance of vigilance in managing potential cases.

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