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CDC Year in Review: Working 24/7/365
CDC worked around the clock to keep Americans safe by stopping
disease at home and around the world in 2016. Look back at the top health
stories in 2016 and what’s to come in 2017.
Study Finds Zika Virus Replicates and
Persists in Fetal Brains and Placentas
CDC scientists found Zika virus RNA (genetic material of the virus) persisted in fetal brains
and in placentas for more than seven months after the mothers contracted Zika.
The researchers also found evidence of the virus replicating in an infant with
microcephaly who died two months after birth.
Increases in Drug and
Opioid-Involved Overdose Deaths — United States, 2010–2015
In
this report, CDC examined overall drug overdose death rates during 2010–2015
and opioid overdose death rates during 2014–2015.
CDC Reports Winnable Battles Results
CDC released the final report on
the Winnable Battles program, an effort to make the biggest health impact for
the most Americans in the shortest time.
CDC
Launches New HIV Treatment Works Materials Featuring Transgender Women
CDC’s Act Against AIDS Initiative
launched new HIV Treatment Works materials,
featuring transgender women of color sharing their compelling stories about
living well with HIV.
Asthma Among Employed
Adults, by Industry and Occupation — 21 States, 2013
To assess the industry-specific and occupation-specific
proportions of adults with current asthma by state, CDC analyzed data from the
2013 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System industry and occupation module, collected from 21 states for
participants aged ≥18 years who, at the time of the survey interview, were
employed or had been out of work for <12 months.
CDC Releases ART
Summary Data and Resources
CDC has updated the data on the Assisted Reproductive Technology website,
including the interactive map of clinic success rates and summary report figures for 2014.
Mortality in the United States, 2015
This report presents 2015 U.S. final mortality data on deaths
and death rates by demographic and medical characteristics. These data provide
information on mortality patterns among U.S. residents by variables such as
sex, race and ethnicity, and cause of death.
Influenza Vaccination
Coverage During Pregnancy — Selected Sites, United States, 2005–06 Through
2013–14 Influenza Vaccine Seasons
As part of its case-control surveillance study of medications
and birth defects, the Birth Defects Study of the Slone Epidemiology Center at
Boston University has recorded data on vaccinations received during pregnancy
since the 2005–06 influenza vaccination season.
Use of a 2-Dose
Schedule for Human Papillomavirus Vaccination — Updated Recommendations of the
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
This report provides recommendations and guidance regarding use
of human papillomavirus vaccines and updates Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices human papillomavirus vaccination recommendations previously
published in 2014 and 2015. This report includes new recommendations for use of a 2-dose
schedule for girls and boys who initiate the vaccination series at ages 9
through 14 years.
Teen Birth Rates for Urban and Rural
Areas in the United States, 2007–2015
This report describes trends in teen birth rates in urban
(metropolitan) and rural (nonmetropolitan) areas in the United States overall
and by state from 2007 through 2015 and by race and Hispanic origin for 2015.
Bleeding Disorders in Women
Women with excessive bleeding may experience heavy, hard-to-stop
bleeding, especially during or after surgery, dental procedures, and
childbirth. Learn about tools that can help determine bleeding disorder risk.
Preventing Sexual
Violence
Preventing sexual violence of all types requires a shift in
culture and climate. To address this problem, the White House established the Task Force to Protect Students From Sexual Assault in
2014.
Healthy
New Year
Make 2017 your healthiest year yet! Find ways to boost your
health and well-being, and be an inspiration!
Coordinating
Center for Research to Promote the Health of Children with Birth Defects and
People with Developmental and Other Disabilities [RFA-DD-17-001]
Cancer
Prevention and Control Programs for State, Territorial, and Tribal
Organizations Department of Health and Human Services [CDC-RFA-DP17-1701]
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