Archive for August, 2007

Community Measures Prevent Deaths During Pandemic, New Study Finds

Tuesday, August 7th, 2007

School closures and other community strategies designed to reduce the possibility of spreading disease between people during an epidemic can save lives, particularly when the measures are used in combination and implemented soon after an outbreak begins in a community…

Summer Safety Tips You Need to Know

Friday, August 3rd, 2007

Find out how to protect your family this summer.

More Women Choosing to Breastfeed, but Rates of Exclusive Breastfeeding Fall Short of National Objectives

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

Although more women are choosing to initiate breastfeeding, the percentage of mothers who breastfeed exclusively is far short of national objectives…

CDC will Provide Investigational New Medicine for Treatment of Severe Malaria

Thursday, August 2nd, 2007

CDC and Walter Reed collaboration fosters the availability of artesunate for emergency use

CDC Urges Parents to Protect Preteens with Three Recommended Vaccines

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

New CDC campaign launched during National Immunization Awareness Month encourages a routine health checkup for 11-and 12-year-olds

CDC’s 2007 Cancer Conference:

Wednesday, August 1st, 2007

Meeting Future Challenges features presentations and topic sessions on key issues relating to cancer prevention and early detection.