The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 24.1 percent in 1998
In 1998, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that an estimated 47.2 million adults (24.1%),…
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The CDC identified the link between fen-phen diet pills and heart valve association
On Nov. 14, 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 24 cases of valvular…
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CDC | Diagnostics | Disease
The CDC participated in the Presidential Apology for the Tuskegee Study
On May 16, 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) participated in the televised Presidential…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Infectious Disease | Polio | Vaccine
ACIP recommended adoption of a sequential series of two doses of IPV followed by two doses of OPV for all infants and children
In 1997, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommended adoption of a sequential series of two doses of…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Disease | Women's Health
The CDC convened a group that became the National Council on Folic Acid
In 1997, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) convened a group that became the National…
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Agriculture | Biotechnology | CDC | U.S. Congress | USDA
Food poisoning in the U.S. costs an estimated $22 billion, according to a congressional study
In 1996, food poisoning in the U.S. cost an estimated $22 billion, according to a congressional study. In…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Disease
The CDC established the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)
In 1996, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA). NORA…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Environmental | EPA | Oncology | Women's Health
The CDC found evidence of tobacco smoke exposure in the blood of 88 percent of American nonsmokers
In 1996, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found evidence of tobacco smoke exposure in…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | Genomics | Infectious Disease | NIH | Therapeutics
The CDC launched PulseNet, a national network of laboratories
In 1996, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched PulseNet, a national network of laboratories,…
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The CDC investigated an deadly outbreak of Ebola virus in Zaire
On May 6, 1995, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated an deadly outbreak of…
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Varicella virus vaccine, live was licensed for the active immunization of persons 12 months of age and older
On Mar. 17, 1995, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) licensed Varicella Virus Vaccine, Live (VARIVAX {registered symbol}), manufactured…
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Biotechnology | CDC | FDA | Infectious Disease | Influenza | Measles | Polio | Vaccine
The ACIP, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Association of Family Physicians issued the first “harmonized” childhood immunization schedule
In 1995, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP), American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Association of Family…
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Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | Therapeutics
The CDC began recommending HIV testing to all pregnant women and for AZT therapy for HIV-infected pregnant women to reduce viral transmission to babies
In 1995, the Public Health Service (PHS) published guidelines for zidovudine (ZDV) used to reduce perinatal human immunodeficiency…
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Based on the CDC’s recommendations, the Emerging Infections Program was established for the U.S.
In 1995, the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) was established as a collaboration between 10 state health departments, their…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Vaccine
The CDC established the Vaccines for Children Program
On Oct. 1, 1994, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services implemented the Vaccines for Children (VFC)…
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The National Violence against Women Survey was created by the CDC and the National Institute of Justice
In 1994, the National Violence against Women Survey was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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CDC | Infectious Disease | Influenza | NIH | Polio | U.S. Congress | Vaccine
U.S. Congress created the National Vaccine Program
On Aug. 10, 1993, in response to a growing measles epidemic, the U.S. Congress created the National Vaccine…
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The CDC responded to a Hantavirus outbreak in the southwestern U.S.
On May 14, 1993, the New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) reported it was notified by the Office…
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CDC reponded to E. coli Outbreak from Hamburgers in Western United States
On Apr. 16, 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that from November 15, 1992, through…
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Biotechnology | CDC | HIV
The CDC revised its definition of AIDS to include all HIV-infected people who have CD4 T cells count <200 ul or a CD4 T cells percentage <14
In 1993, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its definition of AIDS to include…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Disease
The CDC established Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Unit in Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the National Center for Environmental Health
In 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Unit in…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Medicine | NIH | Therapeutics | U.S. Congress
The CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On Oct. 27, 1992, the CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, retraining its initials…
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The CDC began recommendations for folic acid supplements for prevention of fetal neural tube deficits in pregnancy
On Sept. 11, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began recommendations for folic acid…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Diagnostics | HIV
Testing of donor blood was implemented for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)
On Jun. 1, 1992, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recommended that all donated blood be screened for…
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Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | U.S. Congress
Rep Henry Waxman held the first congressional hearing on the new HIV disease
In Apr. 13, 1982, Representative Henry Waxman, U.S. Congressman from Los Angeles, held the first congressional hearing on…
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CDC Launched National surveillance for Lyme disease
In 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a national surveillance for tick-borne Lyme…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Infectious Disease | Measles | Vaccine
ACIP Recommended routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning at 2 months of age were published in MMWR
On Jan. 11, 1991, recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) for routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning…
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Biotechnology | CDC | Dentistry | Disease
The Division of Oral Health was established by the CDC
In 1991, the Division of Oral Health (DOH) was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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Biotechnology | CDC | HIV | Therapeutics
A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…
