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Cook County Issues Stay-At-Home Advisory for Suburban Cook County Residents
November 13, 2020FOREST PARK, IL – Due to increased rates of COVID-19 transmission, and to prevent having to implement more restrictive mitigation measures, Cook County Department of Public Health officials are advising all suburban Cook County residents and visitors to follow the below guidance to curb the...Read More
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CCDPH Issues Order To Support Tier I Mitigation Enforcement
November 6, 2020FOREST PARK, IL – Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today is taking steps to encourage compliance with the state’s Tier I mitigation guidance for restaurants, bars and other businesses where people congregate indoors. Read the full press release or read the...Read More
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Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Limited Recall of Organic Romaine Hearts
On November 21, 2020Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of organic romaine hearts. The products being recalled are Dole(TM) Organic Romaine Hearts 3pk (UPC 0-71430-90061-1), com… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Mauritania
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Mauritania.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Saba
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Saba.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Thailand
On November 21, 2020If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Curaçao
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Curaçao.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in The Gambia
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to The Gambia.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Bahrain
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Bahrain.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Saudi Arabia
On November 21, 2020CTravelers should avoid all travel to Saudi Arabia.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in North Korea
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to North Korea.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Easter Island
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Easter Island.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Bulgaria
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Bulgaria.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Denmark
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Denmark.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Burkina Faso
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Burkina Faso.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Djibouti
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Djibouti.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in Barbados
On November 21, 2020Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to Barbados.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in the Philippines
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to the Philippines.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Eritrea
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Eritrea.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Lesotho
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Lesotho.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
On November 21, 2020If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Cuba
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Cuba.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Equatorial Guinea
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Equatorial Guinea.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Cyprus
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Cyprus.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Palau
On November 21, 2020If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Low - COVID-19 in Greenland
On November 21, 2020If you travel, take steps before, during, and after travel to keep yourself and others from getting COVID-19.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in El Salvador
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to El Salvador.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Montenegro
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Montenegro.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Italy
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Italy.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in Ecuador
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to Ecuador.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.… Read more
COVID-19 Moderate - COVID-19 in South Korea
On November 21, 2020Travelers at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid all nonessential travel to South Korea.… Read more
COVID-19 Very High - COVID-19 in the Czech Republic
On November 21, 2020Travelers should avoid all travel to the Czech Republic.… Read more
Transcript for CDC Telebriefing on the COVID-19 Outbreak
On November 19, 2020Transcript for the CDC Telebriefing on the COVID-19 Outbreak, November 19, 2020.… Read more
50.6 Million U.S. Adults Currently Use Tobacco Products
On November 19, 2020Findings from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report released today show that approximately 1 in 5 U.S. adults reported currently using a tobacco prod… Read more
CDC MEDIA TELEBRIEFING: Update on COVID-19
On November 18, 2020CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting sci… Read more
Ebola Outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Ends
On November 18, 2020The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) joins the global public health community in marking the end of the Ebola Virus Disease (Ebola) outbreak in Equateur Province.… Read more
Fresh Express Recalls Limited Quantity of Expired Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme Due to Potential Health Risk
On November 18, 2020Fresh Express is voluntarily recalling a limited number of cases of expired 10.5 oz. Fresh Express Kit Caesar Supreme with the Use-by Date of November 8, 2020 and Product Code S296 because it may be c… Read more
CDC Expands U.S. Diabetes Surveillance System with new Social Determinants of Health Module
On November 17, 2020The Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention (CDC) has expanded the U.S. Diabetes Surveillance System with a new social determinants of health (SDOH) module to help identify under-resourced area… Read more
CDC Awards $1.5 Million for Research to Reduce Exposures to Workplace Hazards through Robotic Technology
On November 16, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded $1.5 million over three years to the University of Illinois at Chicago and Worcester Polytechnic Institute to fund projects aimed at re… Read more
Albright's Raw Dog Food Recalls Chicken Recipe For Dogs Because of Possible Salmonella Health Risk
On November 13, 2020Albright's Raw Dog Food of Fort Wayne, IN is voluntarily recalling 67 cases of Chicken Recipe for Dogs because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals ea… Read more
Kanan Enterprises Conducts Voluntary Recall of ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix Due to Undeclared Almonds
On November 12, 2020Out of an abundance of caution Kanan Enterprises announces the voluntary recall of ALDI Southern Grove On the Go Sweet & Salty Trail Mix 8 Pack Caddies 1.5 oz., Best By JUL 27 2021 due to the pres… Read more
Stuffed Foods LLC Recalls Frozen Snack Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
On November 11, 2020Stuffed Foods LLC, a Wilmington, Mass., establishment is recalling approximately 1,818 pounds of snack products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.… Read more
CDC Investigation Notice: CDC investigating outbreak of E. coli infections
On November 10, 2020A CDC Investigation Notice regarding a multistate outbreak of E. coli 0157:H7 infections has been posted.… Read more
Tanimura & Antle Voluntary Recalls Packaged Single Head Romaine Lettuce Due to Potential E. Coli 0157:H7 Contamination
On November 6, 2020Out of an abundance of caution, Tanimura & Antle Inc. is voluntarily recalling its packaged single head romaine lettuce under the Tanimura & Antle brand, labeled with a packed on date of 10/15… Read more
CDC Issues Framework for Resuming Safe and Responsible Cruise Ship Passenger Operations
On October 30, 2020Today the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Framework for Conditional Sailing Order that introduces a phased approach for the safe and responsible resumption of passenger cruis… Read more
CDC Opens New South America Regional Office in Brazil
On October 30, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today opened its new South America regional office in Brasilia, Brazil. The new regional office strengthens CDC's ability to meet its mission of pr… Read more
Natural Grocers Issues Voluntary Recall on Organic Elderberries Due to Potential Presence of Salmonella
On October 29, 2020Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Markets, Inc., a Lakewood, Colorado-based natural grocery retailer, is voluntarily recalling Natural Grocers Brand 4-ounce Organic Whole Elderberries after being notified… Read more
Homestead Creamery Issues Voluntary Glass Bottled Product Recall
On October 28, 2020Homestead Creamery of Wirtz, VA is voluntarily recalling glass bottled products because of a suspected issue with the bottle sanitizing process. Glass bottled product in question may have a strong san… Read more
Allergy Alert Issued for Undeclared Egg in Prepared Macaroni & Cheese Sold at Whole Foods Market Stores in Five States
On October 28, 2020Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling select prepared Macaroni & Cheese products from stores across five states because they contain undeclared egg. People who have an allergy or severe sens… Read more
Russ Davis Wholesale Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Egg in Mixed Veggie Cup With Dip
On October 28, 2020Russ Davis Wholesale of Wadena, Minnesota is recalling individual serving cups of Mixed Veggie Cup with Dip because it may contain undeclared Egg. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to e… Read more
Allergy Alert Issued By Incredible Fish, Inc. for Undeclared Milk, Fish and Eggs in Incredible Stone Crab Mustard Sauce
On October 24, 2020Incredible Fish, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small quantity of Incredible Stone Crab Mustard Sauce because its labeling inadvertently did not identify the following allergens in the product: milk,… Read more
Orca Bay Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat and Milk Allergens in Gluten Free Battered Halibut
On October 23, 2020Orca Bay Foods of Seattle, WA is recalling 4,450 lb. (356 cases) of 10 oz. retail box Trader Joe's brand Gluten Free Battered Halibut SKU 00503822, because it contains undeclared wheat and milk allerg… Read more
National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week: Get the Facts - and Get Your Home and Child Tested
On October 23, 2020U.S. health, housing, and environmental agencies warn that some 3.6 million U.S. families risk permanent harm to their children because their homes are contaminated with lead-based paint.… Read more
CDC investigating Multistate Outbreak of Listeria Infections Linked to Deli Meats
On October 23, 2020A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections has been posted.… Read more
CDC Media Telebriefing Transcript on Operation Warp Speed
On October 23, 2020CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting sci… Read more
Comercial Mexicana International Inc. Recalls "Tropique Assorted Fruit Jelly Bag 30/9PCS/10.06oz and Tropique Jelly Animal Jar 6/26oz " Due to Possible Health Risk
On October 22, 2020COMERCIAL MEXICANA INTERNATIONAL INC in Bethpage New York is recalling the product because it may pose a choking hazard. Small jelly cups containing seaweed extract (carrageenan) has been identified a… Read more
HHS Secretary Alex Azar and CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield to give update on COVID-19 response, Operation Warp Speed
On October 21, 2020Credentialed media are invited to join Secretary Azar and Dr. Redfield for a press briefing and Q&A.… Read more
Taher, Inc. Recalls Meat Products Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
On October 17, 2020Taher, Inc., a Plymouth, Minn. firm, is recalling approximately 22,096 pounds of meat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspection.… Read more
Hadson Toko Trading Co., Inc. Recalls Eishindo Mini Cup Jelly (50pcs) Because of Potential Choking Hazard
On October 14, 2020HADSON (TOKO) TRADING CO., INC. OF MASPETH, NY is recalling its 28.2oz (800g) bags of EISHINDO MINI CUP JELLY (50 pcs) (迷你果凍杯(大)) due to the product being a potential choking hazard based off of its p… Read more
CDC and the American Mosquito Control Association Collaborate on First-ever Comprehensive Resources for Mosquito Control in Areas Affected by Natural Disasters
On October 13, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Mosquito Control Association (AMCA) have collaborated to provide the first-ever comprehensive volume of resources to guide mosquit… Read more
Red Monkey Foods, Inc. Recalls Parsley and Herbes De Provence Because of Possible Health Risk
On October 13, 2020Red Monkey Foods, Inc. out of an abundance of caution is voluntarily recalling select organic parsley as part of a recall initiated by High Quality Organics (HQO). HQO has issued a recall for a lot of… Read more
Sauer Brands, Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Certain The Spice Hunter Products Because of Potential Salmonella Contamination
On October 12, 2020Sauer Brands, Inc. is voluntarily recalling The Spice Hunter Products listed below due to the potential presence of Salmonella. After initially certifying that our raw material had tested negative for… Read more
CDC shares guidance on how to stay safe during and after Hurricane Delta
On October 9, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sharing important information to keep you and your family safe during and immediately after Hurricane Delta.… Read more
B&G Foods Issues Voluntary Allergy Alert for a Limited Number of Boxes of Back to Nature® Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers Containing Peanut Butter Cookies
On October 9, 2020B&G Foods announced today it is voluntarily recalling a very limited number of boxes of a single date code of 6 oz. Back to Nature Organic Rosemary & Olive Oil Stoneground Wheat Crackers,… Read more
Sunshine Mills, Inc. Expands Previously Announced Voluntary Recall of Certain Pet Food Products Due to Potentially Elevated Levels of Aflatoxin
On October 8, 2020Sunshine Mills, Inc. is expanding its voluntary recall of certain pet food products that were made with corn that contained Aflatoxin at levels above FDA's action levels.… Read more
Meijer Recalls Whole Cantaloupes and Select Cut Cantaloupe Trays Due to Potential Health Risk
On October 7, 2020Meijer, in conjunction with Eagle Produce, LLC in Aguila, AZ., is announcing a voluntary recall of whole cantaloupe and select cut cantaloupe fruit trays and bowls. The recall is part of a sampling in… Read more
CDC Updates "How COVID is Spread" Webpage
On October 5, 2020Today, CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.… Read more
CDC Medical Officer Honored with 2020 Sammies Award
On October 5, 2020Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) health scientist Vikram Krishnasamy, M.D., MPH, has been awarded the Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medal® by the Partnership for Public Service.… Read more
Country Fresh Expands Voluntary Recall
On October 3, 2020Country Fresh is extending their voluntary recall issued on October 2, 2020 to include various containers of "Freshness Guaranteed "cut and/or sliced apples, grapes, mangos, pineapples and cantaloupe… Read more
Seneca Recalls Cinnamon Apple Chips Because of Possible Health Risk
On October 2, 2020Seneca Snack Company, a Washington Corporation, is announcing a voluntary recall of Seneca Cinnamon Apple Chips and Clancy's Cinnamon Apple Chips due to possible Salmonella contamination.… Read more
CDC investigating Salmonella outbreaks linked to pet bearded dragons, pet hedgehogs
On October 1, 2020CDC is investigating two separate multistate Salmonella illness outbreaks, one linked to contact with pet bearded dragons and one linked to contact with pet hedgehogs.… Read more
Cruise Ship No Sail Order Extended Through October 31, 2020
On October 1, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced today the extension of a No Sail Order for cruise ships through October 31, 2020. This order continues to suspend passenger operations on… Read more
Salmonella Investigation Update
On September 24, 2020A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Stanley infections has been posted: https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/stanley-09-20/index.html… Read more
Administration Announces $200 million from CDC to Jurisdictions for COVID-19 Vaccine Preparedness
On September 23, 2020The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is announcing upcoming action by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide $200 million to jurisdictions for COVID-19 vaccine pr… Read more
New CDC data finds adult obesity is increasing
On September 17, 2020New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that adult obesity prevalence is increasing and racial and ethnic disparities persist. Notably, adults with obesity are at heigh… Read more
Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Salad Products due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
On September 16, 2020Willow Tree Poultry Farm, Inc., an Attleboro, Mass. establishment is recalling approximately 6,890 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.… Read more
CDC Releases Indicators for Dynamic School Decision-Making
On September 15, 2020Today, CDC released indicators to help schools make dynamic decisions about in-person learning as local conditions evolve throughout the pandemic.… Read more
Cher-Make Sausage Company Recalls Fully Cooked Meat Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
On September 11, 2020Cher-Make Sausage Company, a Manitowoc, Wis. establishment, is recalling approximately 429-lbs of fully-cooked meat sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen. The product contains… Read more
CDC awards $7 million for pilot project to reduce chronic disease by advancing health equity
On September 11, 2020CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting sci… Read more
Youth e-cigarette use is down, but 3.6 million still use e-cigarettes
On September 9, 2020The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with various partners, released two papers today in Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) highlighting recent chang… Read more
Overdose Deaths and Illicit Drugs
On September 4, 2020Urgent Need for Overdose Prevention Interventions… Read more
Ukrop's Homestyle Foods Recalls Chicken Salad Product Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
On August 31, 2020Ukrop's Homestyle Foods, a Richmond, Va. establishment, is recalling approximately 1,202 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) chicken salad product due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.… Read more
Investigation Update On Peaches
On August 27, 2020CDC has updated its food safety alert for a Salmonella illness outbreak linked to peaches:https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/enteritidis-08-20/index.html… Read more
CDC's Tips® campaign led 1 million U.S. adults to quit smoking during 2012-2018
On August 27, 2020Findings from a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study published in Preventing Chronic Disease show that CDC's Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign led more than 1 million U.S. a… Read more
Get Ahead of Sepsis - Know the Risks. Spot the Signs. Act Fast.
On August 27, 2020Clean hands can protect you from serious infections while you are a patient.… Read more
Dr. Robert R. Redfield Statement on "Preventing and Mitigating SARS-CoV-2 Transmission - Four Overnight Camps, Maine, June-August 2020"
On August 26, 2020Today's MMWR, which highlights the thoughtful and prudent public health practices used during overnight summer camps in Maine, reinforces how powerful everyday preventive actions are in reducing and k… Read more
CDC Media Telebriefing Transcript: Update on COVID-19
On August 23, 2020CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting sci… Read more
Oberto Snacks, Inc. Recalls Smoked Sausage Products Due to Misbranding and an Undeclared Allergen
On August 22, 2020Oberto Snacks Inc., a Kent, Wash. establishment, is recalling approximately 309 pounds of smoked sausage products due to misbranding and an undeclared allergen.… Read more
CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
On August 21, 2020The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.… Read more
Faribault Foods Inc. Recalls Canned Soup Product Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergens
On August 18, 2020Faribault Foods Inc., a Faribault, Minn. establishment, is recalling approximately 15,134 pounds of canned soup product due to misbranding and undeclared allergens.… Read more
National Breastfeeding Month
On August 13, 2020Breastfeeding has many benefits for baby and mom. Learn more.… Read more
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
On August 4, 2020Recognize symptoms. Hospitalize immediately.… Read more
Coco's Italian Market Recalls Italian Meatball, Beef Ravioli, and Pepperoni Pizza Products Produced without Benefit of Inspection
On July 24, 2020Coco's Italian Market, a Nashville, Tenn. establishment, is recalling approximately 16,868 pounds of various ready-to-eat frozen meat products that were produced without the benefit of federal inspect… Read more
Hafiz Foods, Inc. Recalls Samosas Containing Chicken Produced Without Benefit of Inspection
On July 17, 2020Hafiz Foods, Inc., a Houston, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 675 pounds of chicken samosas that contain poultry produced without the benefit of federal inspection.… Read more
Lakeside Refrigerated Services Recalls Beef Products due to Possible E.coli O157:H7 Contamination
On June 13, 2020Lakeside Refrigerated Services, a Swedesboro, N.J. establishment, is recalling approximately 42,922 pounds of ground beef products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7.… Read more
Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions
On April 27, 2020Older adults who are lonely or socially isolated are at greater risk for serious medical conditions. Here are resources to help you stay connected.… Read more
Thalassemia Awareness
On April 27, 2020Did you know that beta thalassemia major, the most severe form of thalassemia, affects at least 1,000 people in the United States? By staying committed to long-term treatment, people with thalassemia… Read more
What is Infertility?
On April 24, 2020Depression During and After Pregnancy: Depression during and after pregnancy is common and treatable.… Read more
Five Ways to Get Active and Stay Healthy from Home!
On April 17, 2020This National Minority Health Month focuses on being active and healthy. Find out what you and your family can do to be more active from home.… Read more
5 Things You Should Know About Epilepsy | CDC Features
On April 15, 2020Epilepsy is common, but how much do you know about it? Get the facts about this condition!… Read more
Staying Safe in a Tornado
On March 27, 2020To stay safe during a tornado, prepare a plan and an emergency kit, stay aware of weather conditions during thunderstorms, know the best places to shelter both indoors and outdoors, and always protect… Read more
Get Ahead of Sepsis | CDC Features
On March 9, 2020Infections can put you and your family at risk for a life-threatening condition called sepsis.… Read more
Loud Noises Damage Hearing | CDC Features
On March 2, 2020There is no cure for hearing loss! Damaged inner ear cells (stereocilia) do not grow back. Protect your hearing by avoiding loud noise such as concerts and sporting events. Use earplugs or noise-cance… Read more
What You Should Know About Chronic Kidney Disease
On February 27, 2020Kidneys that function properly are important for maintaining good health. More than 1 in 7 American adults are estimated to have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which affects how well kidneys function.… Read more
Keeping Farmers Safe
On February 20, 2020Agriculture ranks among the most dangerous industries, with farmers being at very high risk for fatal and nonfatal injuries. Their work is physical and requires the use of equipment, heavy machinery,… Read more
Living with a Heart Defect | CDC Features
On February 3, 2020Congenital heart defects (CHDs) are present at birth, and they can affect the structure of a baby's heart and the way it works. As medical care and treatment have advanced, babies with a CHD are livin… Read more
Dating Matters | CDC Features
On January 22, 2020Dating Matters offers communities free online tools and resources to build capacity for implementing a comprehensive teen dating violence prevention model, learn about tracking and informing local pol… Read more
Looking Toward a Smokefree Future
On December 30, 2019Whether you have smoked for 2 years, 10 years, or since the last century, now is the time to try to quit smoking for good.… Read more
Dealing with Stress
On December 20, 2019Stress, fear, and sadness after a traumatic event are common. Follow CDC's tips for self-care.… Read more
Child Abuse Prevention | CDC Features
On December 19, 2019April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month.… Read more
Raw (Unpasteurized) Milk | CDC Features
On December 16, 2019If you're thinking about drinking raw milk because you believe it has health benefits, consider other options. Raw milk can contain harmful germs, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, which can m… Read more
Ending HIV Transmission
On December 3, 2019About 38,000 new HIV infections still occur each year. The US Government recently proposed Ending the HIV Epidemic: A Plan for America to reduce HIV transmission.… Read more
Are You at High Risk for Serious Illness from Flu? | CDC Features
On November 8, 2019Some people are at high risk for serious flu complications, including young children, older people, pregnant women and people with certain chronic health conditions. Flu vaccination and the correct us… Read more
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)
On November 5, 2019Preventing early trauma to improve adult health.… Read more
Vaccinating Pregnant Women
On October 8, 2019Influenza and whooping cough can be deadly, especially in a baby's first few months of life. Vaccinating women against these diseases during each pregnancy helps protect both them and their babies. St… Read more
11 Things to Know about Cerebral Palsy | CDC Features
On September 23, 2019Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood, and children with CP and their families need support. Learn more about CP and what signs to look for in young children.… Read more
Diabetes & Kidney Disease: What to Eat?
On September 23, 2019Here's help figuring out what to eat if you have diabetes and kidney disease… Read more
Life-Saving Naloxone from Pharmacies
On August 6, 2019More dispensing needed despite progress.… Read more
Does Heart Disease Run in Your Family? | CDC Features
On July 5, 2019If you have family members with heart disease,you might be more likely to develop heart disease yourself. Take time to collect your family health history information and share this information with yo… Read more
Rabies: A Forgotten Killer
On June 12, 2019Rabies is a virus that infects wildlife, especially bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes in the US.… Read more
Reaching for Health Equity | CDC Features
On June 6, 2019Reducing health disparities brings us closer to reaching health equity. Learn about health equity and what CDC is doing to reduce health disparities.… Read more
Pregnancy-Related Deaths
On May 7, 2019Every pregnancy-related death is tragic, especially because about 60% are preventable. Still, about 700 women die each year from complications of pregnancy. A pregnancy-related death can happen during… Read more
Measles: Make Sure Your Child is Fully Immunized | CDC Features
On April 15, 2019Measles is a highly contagious disease. It can be serious for young children. Protect your child by making sure he or she is up to date on vaccinations, including before traveling abroad.… Read more
Salmonella and Eggs | CDC Features
On April 15, 2019Eggs are one of nature's most nutritious and economical foods. But you must take special care when handling and preparing fresh eggs and egg products to avoid foodborne illness, also known as food poi… Read more
Make Your Workout Work for You | CDC Features
On April 12, 2019Regular physical activity is really important if you have diabetes. Read on for tips to help you get moving and keep going.… Read more
Teen Substance Use & Risks
On April 4, 2019Parent of a teen? Ask pediatrician about screening for substance use.… Read more
Hib Vaccination
On April 1, 2019Make sure your child gets all doses of Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) vaccine for protection against Hib disease. Hib bacteria can cause serious infections like meningitis.… Read more
Staph Infections Can Kill
On March 5, 2019Staphylococcus aureus (staph) is a germ found on people's skin. Staph can cause serious infections if it gets into the blood and can lead to sepsis or death.… Read more
Tobacco Use By Youth Is Rising
On February 11, 2019Tobacco product use among US youth is increasing. More than 1 in 4 high school students and about 1 in 14 middle school students in 2018 had used a tobacco product in the past 30 days.… Read more
Preventing 1 Million Heart Attacks and Strokes
On September 6, 2018Heart attacks and strokes can be catastrophic, life-changing events that are all too common. Heart disease and stroke are preventable, yet they remain leading causes of death, disability, and healthca… Read more
Zika in Babies in US Territories
On August 7, 2018Over 4,800 pregnancies in the US territories had a lab result showing confirmed or possible Zika from 2016-2018.… Read more
Suicide rising across the US
On June 7, 2018Suicide is a leading cause of death in the US. Suicide rates increased in nearly every state from 1999 through 2016. Mental health conditions are often seen as the cause of suicide, but suicide is rar… Read more
Illnesses on the Rise
On May 1, 2018Almost everyone has been bitten by a mosquito, tick, or flea.… Read more
Containing Unusual Resistance
On April 3, 2018More than 23,000 Americans die each year from infections caused by germs resistant to antibiotics.… Read more
Opioid Overdoses Treated in Emergency Departments
On March 6, 2018Emergency department (ED) visits for opioid* overdoses rose 30% in all parts of the US from July 2016 through September 2017.… Read more
Asthma in Children
On February 6, 2018Asthma is a serious disease causing wheezing, difficulty breathing, and coughing. Over a lifetime, it can cause permanent lung damage. About 16% of black children and 7% of white children have asthma.… Read more
Safe Sleep for Babies
On January 9, 2018There are about 3,500 sleep-related deaths among US babies each year.… Read more
HIV Testing
On November 28, 2017About 40% of new HIV infections come from people who don't know they have HIV.… Read more
Cancer and obesity
On October 3, 2017Cancers associated with overweight & obesity make up 40% of all cancers. Learn more in this issue of Vital Signs.… Read more
Preventing Stroke Deaths
On September 6, 2017Every 40 seconds someone has a stroke in the US. Stroke death declines have stalled in 3 out of every 4 states. 80% of strokes are preventable.… Read more
Opioid Prescribing
On July 6, 2017Providers in the highest prescribing counties prescribed 6 times more opioids per person than the lowest prescribing counties in 2015. Half of US counties had a decrease in the amount of opioids (MME*… Read more
Legionnaires' Disease
On June 6, 2017Legionnaires' disease (LD) is a serious, and often deadly, lung infection (pneumonia). People usually get it by breathing in water droplets containing Legionella germs. People can also get it if conta… Read more
African American Health
On May 2, 2017African Americans are living longer. The death rate for African Americans has declined about 25% over 17 years, primarily for those aged 65 years and older.… Read more
Zika Virus
On April 4, 2017Zika virus infection (Zika) during pregnancy can cause damage to the brain, microcephaly, and congenital Zika syndrome, a pattern of conditions in the baby that includes brain abnormalities, eye defec… Read more
Arthritis in America
On March 7, 2017Managing Symptoms with physical activity and education… Read more
Native Americans with Diabetes
On January 10, 2017Native Americans (American Indians and Alaska Natives) have a greater chance of having diabetes than any other US racial group… Read more
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