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- More U.S. Children Are Getting Their Shots
- Aging Boomers Drive Up Doctor Visits
- Majority of HIV-Infected Mothers and At-Risk Newborns Receive ZDV Treatment in Groundbreaking Thaila
- Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Studies
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- Homicide Risk Among Infants - Fact Sheet
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- Eliminating Laboratory Errors that Cause Patient Illness and Death
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Vote to Recommend Influenza Vaccination for Childre
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- Prevalence of Healthy Lifestyle Characteristics - Michigan, 1998-2000 - Fact Sheet
- External Researchers Given Access to CDC Vaccine Safety Data
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- Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) Fact Sheet
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- Youth Tobacco Use and Exposure is a Global Problem
- High Blood Pressure - Fact Sheet
- Rubella Near Elimination in the United States
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- HHS Agencies Team with Academy of General Dentistry to Promote Healthy People 2010 Oral Health Objec
- Teen Smoking Rates Decline Significantly
- Smoking Costs Nation $150 Billion Each Year in Health Costs, Lost Productivity
- Task Force on Community Preventive Services Releases Oral Health Recommendations
- Twin Epidemics of Diabetes and Obesity Continue to Threaten the Health of Americans CDC Says
- HHS and CDC Continuing to Educate Health Care Personnel and General Public About Smallpox
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Fact Sheet
- CDC Convenes Regions to Celebrate Progress in Injury Prevention
- CDC Launches "Preventing Chronic Disease" to Connect Public Health Research and Practice
- HHS Issues Report Charting Steady Gains in Americans' Health, Though Diabetes Remains Growing Concer
- CDC Develops Global Strategy to Fight Infectious Diseases
- HHS Issues Report on Community Health in Rural, Urban Areas
- New Study Shows State Tobacco Control Programs
- HHS Launches New Effort to Increase Childhood Immunization through Proposed Child Care Rule
- CDC Estimates Seven Million Americans Sports and Recreation-Related Injuries Each Year
- HHS Urges Community Partnerships to Improve Physical Activity
- HHS, USDA Establish New Regulations for Use of Select Biological Agents
- HHS, Public Health Partners Unveil New Campaign to Promote Awareness of Proper Antibiotic Use
- New CDC Initiative Would Increase HIV Testing and Enhance Prevention for Persons Living with HIV
- CDC Finds Annual Flu Deaths Higher Than Previously Estimated
- Overall Syphilis Rate Rises for First Time Since 1990
- New CDC Report Proposes Strategies to Help Schools Manage Asthma
- CDC Funds Infant Brain Damage Prevention Initiatives
- New CDC Treatment Guidelines Critical to Preventing Health Consequences of Sexually Transmitted Dise
- CDC Provides $1.2 Million to Fund Pilot Program for Early Warning System for Terrorism-related Illne
- CDC Funds Seven States To Strengthen Oral Disease Prevention Programs
- HHS Issues Report Showing Dramatic Improvements in Americans' Health Over Past 50 Years
- CDC Highlights Summer Health and Safety Tips
- CDC, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
- CDC Issues 2001 Assisted Reproductive Technology Success Rates
- HHS To Propose New Initiative to Build Healthy Communities
- CDC Issues Health Alert Notice for Travelers to USA from Hong Kong, Guangdong Province and Hanoi
- HHS Report Finds Health Improves for Most Racial, Ethnic Groups But Disparities Remain in Some Areas
- CDC Launches New Comprehensive Information Resource about Exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES)
- CDC Updates Evaluation Guidelines for Disease and Injury Tracking Systems
- CDC Prepares Microbiologists for Detecting Increasing Antimicrobial Resistance
- CDC Promotes Campaign to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance in Healthcare Settings
- CDC Releases Most Extensive Assessment Ever of Americans' Exposure to Environmental Chemicals
- CDC Releases New Guidelines for Infection Control In Dental Care Settings
- CDC Releases New Guidelines on Fluoride use to Prevent Tooth Decay
- CDC Releases Study on Non-Traditional Risk Factors for Nearly Lethal Suicide Attempts
- CDC Reports Dramatic Decrease in Chickenpox Cases and Hospitalizations in Areas With Increasing Use
- CDC Reports Pregnancy-Related Deaths Still Higher in Black Women than White Women
- CDC Study Finds Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Remain Low
- CDC Unveils New Toolkit to Help Physicians Prevent and Treat Brain Injuries
- CDC Welcomes IOM Report on Microbial Threats to Health
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National Campaign to Get Kids Physically Active is Working
CDC releases report on increase in physical activity among U.S. youth as a result of national youth media campaign.... [more]
Nonfatal Self-Inflicted Injuries Fact Sheet
CEC releases fact sheet on self-inflicted injuries treated in emergency rooms; most are attributed to lacerations or poisonings.... [more]
More U.S. Children Are Getting Their Shots
CDC reports the number of U.S. children receiving immunizations is at an all time high.... [more]
Aging Boomers Drive Up Doctor Visits
CDC reports that more than half of patients visiting doctors are over 45; intent to manage chronic illness and participate in preventative care.... [more]
Majority of HIV-Infected Mothers and At-Risk Newborns Receive ZDV Treatment in Groundbreaking Thaila
CDC releases information on ground-breaking HIV treatment for pregnancy women and their newborns in Thailand.... [more]
Influenza Vaccine Effectiveness Studies
CDC factsheet on study of the effectiveness of influenza vaccinations.... [more]
Nonfatal Choking-Related Episodes for Children 0 to 14 years of Age Fact Sheet
CDC releases fact sheet on hysical and developmental factors that put children at risk for choking on food and nonfood substances.... [more]
Independent Task Forces Release Recommendations on Community and Clinical Approaches to Preventing S
CDC releases research results on skin cancer prevention; recommends education and policy approaches.... [more]
American Medical Association Diagnosis and Management of Foodborne Illnesses:
CDC announces release of new guide for foodborne illness as prepared by physicians, nurses, and the U.S. government.... [more]
Nine Million U.S. Children Under Age 18 Have Been Diagnosed with Asthma at Least Once
CDC releases report findings on number of children diagnosed with asthma; includes statistics on demographics and health care.... [more]
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