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Youth tobacco product use remains a serious public health concern
Approximately 2.55 Million Students Reported Currently Using a Tobacco Product in 2021 Youth tobacco product use remains a serious public health concern during COVID-19 pandemic Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, March 10, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) was conducted among U.S. middle and high school students during…
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New Reports on Health and Well-being of Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, February 18, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 Today, CDC is releasing two new reports in MMWR that provide important insights on the health and well-being of children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic. The first report looked at pediatric emergency department visits. The first report looked at pediatric emergency department visits.…
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COVID-19 Boosters Remain Safe, Continue to Offer High Levels of Protection Against Severe Disease
Embargoed Until: Friday, February 11, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Data from two CDC reports today show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be highly effective against severe disease over time. In the first study, CDC reviewed data from two of its vaccine safety monitoring systems, v-safe and the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). They…
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New Materials for Healthcare Professionals Supporting Pregnant/Postpartum Patients
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 CDC released a new webpage and suite of materials for healthcare professionals as part of the Hear Her campaign, which aims to reduce pregnancy-related deaths. Over 700 women die every year due to pregnancy-related complications, and two in three of these deaths are preventable.…
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CDC Releases Updated Maps of America’s High Levels of Inactivity
25% of U.S. adults are not active enough to protect their health Press Release For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 20, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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CDC updates consumer mask website to emphasize protection, fit, and comfort
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 14, 2022Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 CDC has updated our consumer webpage describing the types of masks and respirators used to prevent the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Masking is a critical public health tool to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and it is important to remember that any mask is better than no mask. To…
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CDC Recommends Moderna Booster at 5 Months
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Friday, January 7, 2022 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 CDC is adjusting our recommendation for when people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months. Earlier this week CDC made this recommendation for recipients of a Pfizer-BioNTech primary series and, after FDA actionexternal icon this morning, we’re extending this recommendation to recipients of…
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CDC Reports Increase in Human Rabies Cases Linked to Bats in the U.S.
Three U.S. rabies deaths in just five weeks Press Release Embargoed Until: Thursday, January 6, 2022, 1:00 p.m. ETContact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is raising awareness of the risks of rabies from bats in the U.S. after three people, including one child, died from rabies between late September and early November…
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CDC Expands Booster Shot Eligibility and Strengthens Recommendations for 12-17 Year Olds
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Wednesday, January 5, 2022Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC is endorsing the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ (ACIP) recommendation to expand eligibility of booster doses to those 12 to 15 years old. CDC now recommends that adolescents age 12 to 17 years old should receive a booster shot 5 months after their…
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CDC Recommends Pfizer Booster at 5 Months, Additional Primary Dose for Certain Immunocompromised Children
Media Statement For Immediate Release: Tuesday, January 4, 2022Contact: Media Relations(404) 639-3286 Today, CDC is updating our recommendation for when many people can receive a booster shot, shortening the interval from 6 months to 5 months for people who received the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. This means that people can now receive an mRNA booster shot 5 months after completing their Pfizer-BioNTech primary…
