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CDC has ordered $2.7 million in personal protective equipment to bolster the Strategic National Stockpile for U.S. hospitals treating Ebola patients. This initiative aims to enhance preparedness for potential Ebola outbreaks.
The National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA) will host the 2014 Antibiotics Symposium to discuss antibiotic use in animals. This event aims to address concerns related to antibiotic resistance and its implications for public health.
The chikungunya outbreak is escalating in the Caribbean, Central, and South America, with no signs of abating. While the U.S. experiences a decrease in mosquito populations, affected regions continue to face significant health risks.
The CDC held a telebriefing discussing the new Vital Signs Report focused on strategies to reduce deaths from cervical cancer. The report emphasizes the importance of vaccination and screening in preventing this disease.
Get Smart About Antibiotics Week highlights the growing issue of antibiotic resistance, with over two million infections and at least 23,000 deaths annually in the U.S. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance of responsible antibiotic use.
A new CDC report reveals that approximately eight million women aged 21 to 65 have not been screened for cervical cancer in the past five years, highlighting a significant gap in preventive care. Over half of new cervical cancer cases arise in women who have never or rarely undergone screening.
A new CDC report highlights that approximately eight million women aged 21 to 65 have not been screened for cervical cancer in the past five years, despite the life-saving potential of screening. This underscores the urgent need for awareness and action to reduce cervical cancer deaths.
CDC hosted a telebriefing to update on the Ebola response and provide interim guidance. This session aimed to inform stakeholders about current strategies and recommendations regarding Ebola management.
The CDC has released revised interim guidance for monitoring individuals with potential exposure to the Ebola virus. This update aims to enhance safety protocols and ensure effective management of potential cases.
CDC updates guidance to enhance monitoring of individuals potentially exposed to Ebola, aiming to protect public health. The new measures include oversight of care and, if necessary, restrictions on movement.
CDC announces a telebriefing to discuss the ongoing Ebola response and interim guidance. This update aims to inform stakeholders about current strategies and recommendations.
A medical aid worker who volunteered in Guinea has tested positive for Ebola after returning to the U.S. The New York City Health Department and CDC confirmed the diagnosis, highlighting ongoing concerns about the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
A medical aid worker who volunteered in Guinea has tested positive for Ebola in New York City, highlighting ongoing risks associated with the Ebola epidemic in West Africa. This case underscores the importance of monitoring and supporting healthcare workers returning from affected regions.
CDC hosted a telebriefing to provide updates on its Ebola response activities in the U.S. and West Africa. The briefing aimed to inform stakeholders about ongoing efforts to manage the outbreak.
The CDC initiates active post-arrival monitoring for travelers from Liberia, Sierra Leone, and Guinea to enhance public health safety. This measure aims to mitigate potential health risks associated with travel from these impacted countries.
CDC will host a telebriefing to discuss its ongoing Ebola response activities in the U.S. and West Africa. This update aims to inform stakeholders about the current status of the response efforts.
Firestone Health officials implemented innovative strategies to limit the spread of Ebola among company workers in Liberia. These approaches may serve as a model for similar interventions in other regions facing Ebola outbreaks.
CDC hosted a telebriefing to provide updates on the Ebola investigation in the U.S. and West Africa. The session focused on response efforts and personal protective equipment (PPE) measures.
The CDC has updated its infection control guidance for healthcare workers treating Ebola patients to eliminate ambiguity. This move aims to enhance safety protocols in healthcare settings.
CDC will host a telebriefing to provide updates on the Ebola response and personal protective equipment (PPE). This advisory aims to inform stakeholders about ongoing efforts in managing the Ebola outbreak.
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