Category: prevention
Pertussis: A known villain. Are you protected?
By Kara Stephens Current Status: Public Health Nemesis If you’ve been reading the news the past few weeks, you may have heard about the recent outbreak of pertussis that has reached epidemic levels in Washington. There have been 2,092 cases reported statewide through June 5, 2012, compared to 164 reported cases in 2011 during the same Read More >
Posted on by 12 CommentsTraveling to the Olympics this summer? Be careful what you bring back
With the 2012 Summer Olympics less than 100 days away, people around the world are preparing. Athletes are putting in their final weeks of training, London officials are getting the city ready for visitors, and spectators are making travel plans. In CDC’s case, we’re trying to make sure everyone’s healthy for the big event. Read More >
Posted on by 4 CommentsVaccines: Test Your Knowledge
World experts are working to increase vaccination to protect our communities: True or False? TRUE. Immunization campaigns have played an important role in helping vaccine-preventable diseases such as polio virtually disappear. The occurrence of diseases such as measles, pertussis, and diphtheria, among others were all significantly reduced after vaccination. At the International Conference on Read More >
Posted on by Leave a commentShoot for the goal! Stay safe and healthy during the World Cup in South Africa this summer
Planning on going to the World Cup in South Africa this summer? If so, you are not alone. FIFA, the organization in charge of the international soccer competition, is expecting about 373,000 people from around the world to converge in South Africa to be a part of the 19th World Cup – the first Read More >
Posted on by 3 CommentsBringing Vaccines to a Location Near You
Vaccines are in the news, on the minds of parents, in commercials, and on Oprah’s couch. Childhood vaccination has been bolstered by recommendations developed by the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices with the participation and consensus of the nation’s medical professional organizations. It has been institutionalized as a part of pediatric practice. Read More >
Posted on by 4 CommentsHepatitis B in Kuwait: Are Immunizations Making an Impact? Yes!
The Public Health Matters blog welcomes requests from its readers. Recently, a reader asked us to address the issue of Hepatitis B in Kuwait. Dr. Frank Mahoney, a CDC medical epidemiologist who has worked extensively in the Middle East, wrote this response: Read More >
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