Tag Archives: Prevention

Influenza Outlook 2016-2017: What You Should Know about Flu Prevention This Season – Media Advisory

Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), joined by other medical and public health experts, will address the nation in preparation for the upcoming flu season at a news conference presented by the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID).

Statement from CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control on Provisional 2024 Overdose Death Data

The data from CDC’s National Vital Statistics System shows a 27% decrease in drug overdose deaths

CDC updates interim guidance for pre-pregnancy counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of Zika – Media Statement

CDC today announced updates to its interim guidance for pre-pregnancy counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of Zika based on ongoing assessment of available data, primarily extending the timeframe for men with possible Zika exposure but no Zika symptoms to wait before attempting pregnancy with their partner and extending the time for use of condoms … Continue reading CDC updates interim guidance for pre-pregnancy counseling and prevention of sexual transmission of Zika – Media Statement

CDC Telebriefing: New Vital Signs Report How can expanded syringe services programs protect gains in HIV prevention? – Media Advisory

One consequence of the nation’s devastating opioid epidemic is the increased risk of HIV and hepatitis B and C transmission through unsafe injection drug use. Syringe services programs (SSPs) can greatly reduce that risk.

Use of syringe services programs increases, but access must improve for greater HIV prevention – Press Release

Use of syringe services programs (SSPs) has increased substantially during the past decade, but most people who inject drugs still don’t always use sterile needles, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report published today.

NIOSH launches hearing loss prevention app – Media Advisory

CDC’s National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) announces the availability of a new mobile application (app) for iOS devices that will measure sound levels in the workplace to help workers learn about their noise exposure and reduce the chances of hearing loss.

STDs at record high, indicating urgent need for prevention – Press Release

More than two million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the United States in 2016, the highest number ever, according to the annual Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance Report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Adult Obesity Prevalence Remains High; Support for Prevention and Treatment Needed

New population data from 2022 show 22 states have an adult obesity prevalence at or above 35%, compared to 19 states in 2021, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).