Month: May 2024

CDC Confirms Second Human H5 Bird Flu Case in Michigan; Third Case Tied to Dairy Outbreak

A second human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) A(H5) virus infection has been identified in the state of Michigan.

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks

CDC warns of Salmonella outbreaks linked to backyard poultry flocks

CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak

CDC Reports Second Human Case of H5 Bird Flu Tied to Dairy Cow Outbreak

Readout of CDC Call with State Public Health Partners on H5N1 Influenza Monitoring

In a meeting with public health partners, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah laid out the agency’s recommendations that influenza surveillance systems continue operating at enhanced levels during the summer and to increase the number of positive influenza A virus samples submitted for subtyping to help detect even rare cases of human H5N1 virus…
Read more

CDC Releases Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools to Keep Children Healthy and Learning

Today, CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools.

CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov

CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov

Statement from CDC Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deb Houry on 2023 Overdose Death Data

Today’s data showing a decrease in drug overdoses over the 12-month period through December 2023 is heartening news for our nation and demonstrates we are making progress to prevent deaths from drug overdoses.

Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives

Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives

Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States

Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States, following decades of decline, according to a new CDC Vital Signs study released today. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020-2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019.

CDC Updates Dog Importation Regulation; New Rules will Start August 1, 2024

CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn’t present a risk to our communities.

Generated by Feedzy