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2009 Press Releases

July

July 31, 2009: Scientists successfully isolate Marburg virus from African fruit bats
July 29, 2009: CDC Advisors Make Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel H1N1
July 29, 2009: CDC Recognizes Innovative Obesity Prevention and Control Initiatives with Weight of the Nation Awards
July 28, 2009: Updated CDC Travel Health Book Released
July 27, 2009: Study Estimates Medical Cost of Obesity May Be As High as $147 Billion Annually
July 23, 2009: Obesity Among Low-Income Preschool Aged Children Appears to be Slowing
July 16, 2009: Discovery of New Transmission Patterns May Help Prevent Rotavirus Epidemics
July 16, 2009: Improvements in Sexual and Reproductive Health of Teens and Young Adults Slowing
July 16, 2009: New Obesity Data Shows Blacks Have the Highest Rates of Obesity
July 8, 2009: Obesity Among U.S. Adults Continues to Rise
July 7, 2009: CDC Launches New Environmental Public Health Tracking Network
July 1, 2009: Nearly 44 Million in United States Without Health Insurance in 2008

June

June 29, 2009: 47,000 Older Adults Treated in Emergency Departments Annually for Fall Injuries Related to Walkers and Canes
June 25, 2009: CDC Introduces New Website to Help Employers Combat Obesity and Reduce Health-Related Costs
June 11, 2009: Norovirus and Salmonella were Leading Causes of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in 2006
June 8, 2009: Thomas R. Frieden, MD, MPH, begins role as CDC Director and ATSDR Administrator
June 4, 2009: Three in Every One Thousand U.S. Children Diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome

May

May 21, 2009: New Data Show Drinking While Pregnant Still a Problem
May 14, 2009: Pool Chemical Injuries Send Thousands to ER Each Year
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May 13, 2009: Increase in Unmarried Childbearing Also Seen in Other Countries

April

April 30, 2009: Number of U.S. Adults Reporting Disabilities is Increasing
April 23, 2009: National Infant Immunization Week Highlights Importance of Protecting Infants from Life-Threatening Diseases

Versión en español

April 9, 2009 CDC Reports Progress in Foodborne Illness Prevention has Reached a Plateau

March

March 26, 2009 Americans Consume Too Much Salt
March 18, 2009 Teen Birth Rates Up Slightly in 2007 for Second Consecutive Year
March 11, 2009 Wireless-Only Phone Use Varies Widely Across United States

February

February 26, 2009 Arthritis Pain May Keep People with Heart Disease Physically Inactive
February 18, 2009 Health Habits of Adults Aged 18-29 Highlighted in Report on Nation′s Health

January

January 28, 2009 U.S. Outpatient Surgeries on the Rise
January 26, 2009 Study Finds Broad Access to Parenting Support Lowers Risk of Child Maltreatment
January 22, 2009 CDC and National Expert Panel Promote Revised Field Triage Guidelines of Trauma Patients
January 13, 2009 Annual CDC Report Finds High Burden of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Especially among Women and Racial Minorities
January 12, 2009: Campaign Helps Hispanics With Diabetes Enjoy Healthy, Traditional Foods
- Versión en español
January 7, 2009: CDC Issues Final Births Data for 2006
January 6, 2009: CDC Study: Failures to Follow Infection Practices Have Placed More than 60,000 Patients at Risk for Hepatitis B and C
January 5, 2009: Study Says Folic Acid Fortification of Corn Masa Flour Could Increase Folic Acid Intake among Mexican-Americans
- Versión en español

2009 Media Advisories

August

August 7, 2009: Study Shows Benefits of Biculturalism
- Versión en español
August 6, 2009: The U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, and Education to Announce Updated School Guidance for Influenza Season

July

July 29, 2009: CDC Press Conference on Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
July 27, 2009: CDC Holds Inaugural Conference to Address Obesity Crisis in the United States
July 24, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
July 20, 2009: Special ACIP Meeting on Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
July 17, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
July 15, 2009: CDC Provides Free, Ready-to-Publish Health Content
July 2, 2009: The White House Announces H1N1 Flu Preparedness Summit

June

June 26, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
June 18, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
June 17, 2009: CDCâ€™s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting
June 11, 2009: CDC Releases New Guidance on Genetic Testing
June 11, 2009: CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1
June 4, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu

May

May 28, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of novel H1N1 Flu
May 26, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 22, 2009: Update on the Novel Influenza A H1N1 Virus and New Findings Published Today
May 21, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 20, 2009: CDC and CDC Foundation Media Telebriefing Release Final Report of Expert Panel
May 20, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 19, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 18, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 15, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 12, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 11, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 9, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 8, 2009: CDC Briefing Information on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 7, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on New England Journal of Medicine Articles on H1N1 Flu
May 7, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 6, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 5, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu
May 4, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
May 3, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
May 2, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)
May 1, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu)

April

April 30, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
April 28, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
April 27, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
April 26, 2009: CDC Media Availability on Human Swine Influenza Cases
April 25, 2009: Media Availability on CDC Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
April 24, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
April 23, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
April 17, 2009: CDC Hosts 58^th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Services (EIS) Conference
April 9, 2009: CDC Media Telebriefing on 2008 Preliminary FoodNet Data
April 8, 2009: 32^nd Annual CDC Diabetes Conference: New Strategies for Changing Times

March

March 26, 2009: CDC Hosts 43^rd National Immunization Conference
March 11, 2009: Perspective Addresses Burden of Cholera in Africa
March 5, 2009: CDC Announces Release of Injury Research Agenda

February

February 17, 2009: 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control: Cultivating Healthy Communities
February 5, 2009: CDC Adds African-American Media Resources to New Online Newsroom

January

January 23, 2009: CDC to Discuss Increase in Hib Meningitis Cases
January 16, 2009: New CDC Report Highlights Challenges in Preparing for Public Health Emergencies in Era of Declining Funding
January 12, 2009: ATSDR Posts Final Report on Chemical Releases in the Great Lakes Region

2009 Statements

May

May 5, 2009: Change in CDCâ€™s School and Childcare Closure Guidance

April

April 10, 2009: CDC Responds to Salon.com Article

February

February 26, 2009: Alleged CDC Beer Pong/Herpes Simplex study is a HOAX
February 12, 2009: Binge Drinking in the Military
February 6, 2009: CDC′s Role During Foodborne Outbreaks

January

January 9, 2009: CDC Statement on Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) Resistance and Antiviral Recommendations

2009 Newsroom Transcripts

July

July 29, 2009: CDC Press Conference on Recommendations for Use of Vaccine Against Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
- Audio recording (MPEG)

July 27, 2009: CDC Weight of the Nation Press Briefing (unedited)
- Audio recording (MPEG)

July 24, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (unedited)
- Audio recording (MPEG)

July 17, 2009: CDC Briefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (unedited)
- Audio recording (MPEG)

June

June 26, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) (unedited)
- Audio recording (MPEG)

June 18, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A (H1N1) (unedited)
- Audio recording (MPEG)

June 11, 2009: CDC Press Conference on Investigation of Human Cases of Novel Influenza A H1N1 (unedited)
- Audio recording (MP3)

June 4, 2009: CDC Telebriefing on Investigation of Human Cases of H1N1 Flu (unedited)
- Audio recording (MP3)

May

April

April 30, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza (unedited)
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 28, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza (unedited)
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 27, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza (unedited)
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 26, 2009: CDC Media Availability on Human Swine Influenza Cases
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 25, 2009: Media Availability on CDC Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 24, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza (unedited)
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 23, 2009: CDC Briefing on Public Health Investigation of Human Cases of Swine Influenza
- Audio recording (MP3)
April 9, 2009: CDC Media Telebriefing on 2008 Preliminary FoodNet Data
- Audio recording (MP3)

January

January 23, 2009: CDC Discusses Increase in Hib Meningitis Cases

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