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Published on March 5, 2013 - 19:48 GMT

CDC: Action needed now to halt spread of deadly bacteria - March 5, 2013 - Press Release

Data show more inpatients suffering infections from bacteria resistant to all or nearly all antibiotics A family of bacteria has become increasingly resistant to last-resort antibiotics during the past decade, and more hospitalized patients are getting …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Drop in cigarette consumption offset by increases in other forms of smoked tobacco

Loopholes in tax structure, classification system are possible causes Sharp increases in total adult consumption of pipe tobacco (used for roll-your-own cigarettes) and cigarette-like cigars since 2008 have offset declines in total cigarette consumption, …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Million Hearts Recognizes Health Systems' Success in Helping Patients Control High Blood Pressure

Control rates higher than 80 percent possible for large urban and small rural practices The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Million Hearts Initiative today recognized two practices for success in helping patients control their high …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

CDC Telebriefing on Vital Signs Report on Drinking and Driving Among High School Students

What CDC will host a telephone-only media availability to discuss the new Vital Signs report on drinking and driving among high school students. When Tuesday, October 2 at Noon ET Who Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director, Centers for Disease Control …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Press Release: CDC study shows 54 percent decrease in teen drinking and driving since 1991

Nearly one million high school teens still drink and drive each year The percentage of teens in high school (aged 16 and older) who drove when they had been drinking alcohol decreased by 54 percent between 1991 and 2011, according to a Vital Signs study …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Digital Press Kit: CDC study shows 54 percent decrease in teen drinking and driving since 1991

The percentage of teens in high school (aged 16 or older) who drove when they had been drinking alcohol decreased by 54 percent between 1991 and 2011, according to a recent Vital Signs study. Nine out of 10 high school teens were not drinking and driving …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Vital Signs: Drinking and Driving Among High School Students Aged > 16 Years — United States, 1991–2011

Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at Noon ET OPERATOR: Welcome and thank you for standing by. At this time, all participants are on a listen-only mode. Today's conference is being recorded. Tom Skinner, you may begin, sir. TOM SKINNER: Thank you, Shirley. Thank …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

CDC and FDA Joint Telebriefing on Investigation of Meningitis Outbreak

What CDC and FDA will host a telephone-only media availability to discuss information about the multi-state investigation of meningitis among patients who have received epidural steroid injections. When Thursday, October 4 at 2 p.m. ET Who CDC, Benjamin …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

CDC and FDA Joint Telebriefing on Investigation of Meningitis Outbreak (Transcript)

Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 2 p.m. ET OPERATOR: Welcome. Thank you all for standing by. At this time I’d like to remind parties that your parties are in a listen only mode until the question and answer session. At which time, press the star to ask a …

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Published on February 26, 2013 - 12:05 GMT

Update on Nationwide Meningitis Outbreak

CDC providing updated guidance for clinicians and patients In response to a nationwide outbreak of meningitis and stroke associated with a widely distributed medication, CDC is providing updated guidance to clinicians and patients about contaminated …

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