U.S. Government News

New survey finds these types of violence affect the health of millions of adults

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:37:11 PST

On average, 24 people per minute are victims of rape, physical violence, or stalking by an intimate partner in the United States, according to findings released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC Update: Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance 2010

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:38:42 PST

This document summarizes 2010 national data on gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis that are published in CDC’s report, Sexually Transmitted Disease Surveillance, 2010. The data are based on state and local STD case reports from a variety of private and public sources, the majority of which come from non-STD clinic settings, such as private physician offices and health maintenance organizations.

Quit Smoking: Expanded Coverage in Health Plans

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 09:28:07 PST

Federal employees get great opportunity. In 2011, all federal health insurance plans will offer 100% coverage to help tobacco users quit. There are no co-pays or deductibles. All FDA-approved cessation mediations and counseling are covered.

Flu and Diabetes: Increased Risk from Flu

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 19:22:50 PST

People with diabetes (type 1 and 2), even when well-managed, are at increased risk of severe disease and complications, like hospitalization and even death, as a result of getting the flu.

CDC : Pregnant Women & Influenza (Flu)

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 03:57:45 PST

Getting a flu shot is the first and most important step in protecting against flu. The flu shot given during pregnancy has been shown to protect both the mother and her baby (up to 6 months old) from flu. (The nasal spray vaccine should not be given to women who are pregnant.) Learn more about the......

Gulf Oil Spill 2010: Information for Parents

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 10:50:51 PST

The Environment Protection Agency (EPA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are working together to continue monitoring the levels of oil and oil dispersants in the environment. If we begin to find levels that are likely to be harmful, we will tell the public.

Healthy Travel This Winter

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:59:49 PST

Thinking of taking a winter getaway? Whether you are planning a retreat to warmer weather or a snow-filled adventure, now is a great time for travel, but make sure the flu is not your travel companion. It is important to take time before your trip to reduce your risk of catching or spreading the flu as you travel.

Quit Smoking during the Great American Smokeout

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:07:23 PST

Although the United States has made great strides toward reducing the prevalence of smoking, approximately 46 million adults (20.6% of the population) still smoke ( 1), and every day, another 1,000 young persons become new smokers

H1N1 Fact Sheet from CDC - August 3 Update

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:52:20 PST

There are still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). It is very unusual this time of year to have reports

of flu activity.

Pool Chemical Injuries Send Thousands to ER Each Year

Fri, 15 May 2009 06:49:12 PST

2009 National Recreational Water Illness Prevention Week is May 18-24. Pool chemical injuries account for as many as 5,200 emergency room visits each year.

Every 9 1/2 Minutes, Someone In The United States Is Infected with HIV

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:56:56 PST

The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the United States is REAL, and it might be more of a threat to you than you thought. Although HIV infection is completely preventable, every 9 1/2 minutes, someone in the United States is infected with the virus. That person could be you, your brother, sister, father, mother, friend, co-worker, or neighbor.

Americans Consume Too Much Salt

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 13:34:58 PST

Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium according CDC.

Consumer Scam Alert: Regarding Fire Protection Equipment Scam

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:58:10 PST

The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) is joining the Tulare County Fire Department and Tulare County District Attorney’s Office in warning consumers and businesses across California to be on alert for anyone coming to their offices, stores or restaurants to service their fire extinguishers, to perform service on the hood and duct systems over cooking areas, or to conduct maintenance on automatic sprinkler systems.

Use of Protective Gear in Bird Flu Outbreak Response

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 19:20:10 PST

CDC discusses how the use of masks and other protective gear impacted whether workers dealing with an outbreak of bird flu in England became sick.

Wireless Phones: More Than One in Six Households Have Wireless Phones Only.

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:05:17 PST

Preliminary results from the January-June 2008 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) indicate that the number of American homes with only wireless telephones continues to grow. More than one out of every six American homes (17.5%) had only wireless telephones during the first half of 2008, an increase of 1.7 percentage points since the second half of 2007. In addition, more than one out of every eight American homes (13.3%) received all or almost all calls on wireless telephones despite having a landline telephone in the home. This report presents the most up-to-date estimates available from the federal government concerning the size and characteristics of these populations.

Dramatic Declines Indicate Success in U.S. HIV Prevention

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:38:00 PST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that approximately 1.1 million persons are living with HIV in the United States

2008 National Influenza Vaccination Week

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:36:50 PST

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the week of December 8-14, 2008, as National Influenza Vaccination Week. This event is designed to highlight the importance of continuing influenza (flu) vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine through the months of November, December and beyond.

Car Surfing: CDC Media Analysis Examines Car Surfing

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 06:26:38 PST

Teens are getting injured or killed by riding on the outside of a moving vehicle – an activity known as car surfing, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) review of newspaper articles released today in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report. The report also noted that car surfing injuries and deaths were reported at a wide range of vehicle speeds, from as low as 5 mph up to 80 mph.

CDC: HIV Update in America

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:02:36 PST

In August 2008, CDC published the first national HIV incidence (new infections) estimates using new technology and methodology that more directly measure the number of new HIV infections in the United Sates.

HIV Update: New Details on HIV Incidence in U.S. Populations

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 09:23:50 PST

On August 6, 2008, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a new estimate of the annual number of new HIV infections (HIV incidence) in the United States [ 1 ], revealing that the HIV epidemic is—and has been—worse than previously known.