The prevalence of U.S. adult smoking declined to 19.3 percent in 2017
On Nov. 9, 2918, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported an estimated 47.4 million…
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CDC published ACIP’s recommendations for use of quadrivalent live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV4) in 2018-19 influenza season
On Jun. 8, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
CDC released information about new rapid rabies test that could save lives and lead to fewer unnecessary rabies shots
On May 16, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released information about a new…
CDC published summary of previously published ACIP recommendations for prevention of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis in the U.S.
On Apr. 27, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a comprehensive summary of previously…
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CDC published ACIP recommendations for use of hepatitis B vaccine with a novel adjuvant
On Apr. 20, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
CDC published the 2018 US recommended immunization schedule for 0 through 18 years
On Feb. 9, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the 2018 U.S. recommended…
CDC published the 2018 US recommended adult immunization schedule
On Feb. 9, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the 2018 U.S. recommended…
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CDC published ACIP recommendations for use of herpes zoster vaccines
On Jan. 26, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’ (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
CDC published updated ACIP recommendations for prevention of hepatitis B virus infection
On Jan. 12, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated Immunization Practices Advisory…
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CDC published ACIP recommendations on use of a third dose of MMR during a mumps outbreak
On Jan. 12, 2018, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Immunization Practices Advisory Committee Advisory Committee on…
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Experts decried lack of flu pandemic readiness, commitment
On Jan. 9, 2018, armed with 1940s-vintage flu vaccine technology and supported by only anemic funding for developing…
CDC published updated dosing instructions for hepatitis A prophylaxis with immune globulin
On Sept. 15, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated GamaSTAN S/D prescribing…
AAP issued policy stating that newborns should routinely receive hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth
On Aug. 28, 2017, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) issued policy stating that newborns should routinely receive…
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CDC published ACIP 2017-18 influenza vaccination recommendations
On Aug. 25, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
CDC and FDA announced new Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting website and reporting form
On Jun. 30, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Food and Drug…
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CDC published ACIP’s updated recommendations on use of Trumenba meningococcal serogroup B vaccine
On May 19, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
CDC published ACIP recommendations for use of cholera vaccine
On May 12, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
CDC published ACIP recommendations titled “General Best Practice Guidelines for Immunization”
On Apr. 20, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
CDC published the 2017 US recommended immunization schedules for 0 through 18 years
On Feb. 10, 2017, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) approved the Recommended Immunization Schedule for Children…
CDC published the 2017 U.S. recommended adult immunization schedule
On Feb. 10, 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the 2017 U.S. recommended…
CDC published ACIP’s recommendations on 2-dose HPV vaccine series for younger adolescents
On Dec. 16, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
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CDC published ACIP recommendations for use of meningococcal conjugate vaccines in HIV-infected persons
On Nov. 4, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
The CDC responded to the Flint, Michigan water crisis
On Jun. 24, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of its…
ACIP voted that live attenuated influenza vaccine (LAIV) should not be used during the 2016-2017 flu season
On Jun. 22, 2016, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP)…
Antimicrobial Resistance Laboratory Network established by U.S. CDC
In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the establishment of the Antimicrobial Resistance (AR)…
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CDC published updated ACIP recommendations regarding the intervals between PCV13 and PPSV23 vaccines
On Sept. 4, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices…
Zika virus circulation was confirmed in Brazil
On May 15, 2015, Zika virus circulation was confirmed in Brazil, and the Centers for Disease Control and…
CDC published ACIP recommendations for use of 9-valent HPV vaccine
On Mar. 27, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published Immunization Practices Advisory Committee…
CDC published ACIP recommendations for typhoid vaccination
On Mar. 27, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published new Immunization Practices Advisory…
CDC’s Health Alert Network issued health advisory about multi-state outbreak of measles linked to Disneyland
On Jan. 23, 2015, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Health Alert Network issued a…