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CDC emphasizes the need for preventive measures against C. difficile bacteria, which poses a significant risk to patients in nursing homes and outpatient care settings. This highlights the ongoing challenges in infection control across various medical facilities.
CDC announces a media briefing to discuss new Vital Signs reports on Clostridium difficile infections, focusing on prevention strategies in nonhospital settings. The briefing aims to highlight the burden of CDI and the effectiveness of CDC recommendations.
Researchers have identified a new influenza A virus in fruit bats in Guatemala, which, while not currently a threat to humans, warrants further study as a potential source for human influenza. This discovery highlights the ongoing need for surveillance of zoonotic viruses.
CDC will host a telebriefing to update on influenza activity for the current season. This session aims to inform the public and stakeholders about the latest developments.
A CDC study reveals that outbreaks from raw milk are 150 times more frequent than those from pasteurized milk. This highlights ongoing public health concerns regarding the consumption of unpasteurized dairy products.
A CDC study reveals that blood levels of trans-fatty acids in U.S. white adults decreased by 58% from 2000 to 2009. This significant reduction highlights the impact of public health initiatives on dietary fat consumption.
A CDC report reveals that nearly 90% of U.S. adults exceed the recommended daily sodium intake, highlighting a significant public health concern. This excessive consumption can lead to various health issues, including hypertension.
CDC announces a telebriefing to discuss a report on sodium consumption in the U.S. diet. The focus is on food categories contributing the most to sodium intake, but no specific disease information is provided.
The CDC is hosting the 2012 International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases in Atlanta, inviting journalists to cover the event. This conference will gather public health professionals to discuss surveillance, research, and prevention of emerging infectious diseases.
A CDC report estimates that confirmed cases of child maltreatment in the U.S. cost approximately $124 billion in lifetime financial impacts. This figure encompasses costs related to physical, sexual, and psychological abuse, as well as neglect.
A CDC report reveals a 65% decline in leg and foot amputations among U.S. adults aged 40 and older with diagnosed diabetes from 1996 to 2008. This significant reduction highlights improvements in diabetes management and care.
A new CDC report reveals that over 38 million U.S. adults binge drink an average of four times a month, consuming eight drinks per occasion. This highlights a significant public health concern that requires increased awareness and intervention.
CDC announces a telebriefing to discuss a new Vital Signs report on binge drinking in adults. This event aims to raise awareness about the public health implications of binge drinking.
A CDC report reveals that one in every 150 two-year-olds in the U.S. visits an emergency department annually due to unintentional medication overdoses. This highlights the critical need for increased supervision and safety measures around medications in homes.
A CDC report reveals that on average, 24 people per minute experience rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the U.S. This highlights the urgent need for awareness and intervention strategies.
The Million Hearts initiative encourages gift-giving that promotes heart health this holiday season. This campaign aims to raise awareness about cardiovascular disease prevention.
The CDC will hold a telebriefing on December 5 to discuss current U.S. influenza activity and vaccination rates, coinciding with National Influenza Vaccination Week. This briefing aims to raise awareness and encourage vaccination during the flu season.
A CDC study reveals nearly 100,000 emergency hospitalizations annually due to adverse drug events in U.S. adults aged 65 and older. This highlights the critical need for improved medication management in the elderly population.
The U.S. teen birth rate for ages 15-19 reached a record low in 2010, as reported by the CDC. This trend reflects ongoing public health efforts to address adolescent reproductive health.
The CDC has initiated a new electronic tracking system for antibiotic use in hospitals, aimed at enhancing decision-making and enabling comparisons among facilities. This initiative seeks to improve antibiotic stewardship and combat resistance.
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