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CDC will announce 2006 national and state vaccination coverage rates among young children and adolescents...

Early in 2001 in Somalia, Brazilian photojournalist Sebasti-o Salgado began to document the global effort to eradicate the crippling disease poliomyelitis...

Identification of infection in a common African fruit bat...

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

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

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

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

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

CDC Launches New Youth Sports Tool Kit to Help Coaches, Athletes, and Parents "Play it Safe"

EPA Administrator Stephen L. Johnson and CDC/ATSDR Director Dr. Julie Gerberding signed a formal memorandum of understanding (MOU) today, signaling their intentions to develop collaborative strategies that assist communities coping with health