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CDC Director's Statement: E. coli

Date
Friday, November 23, 2018 - 11:20 AM
Description
CDC continues to investigate a multistate outbreak of E. coli O157 infections linked to romaine lettuce. We understand this outbreak is of concern to many Americans - especially with so many gathering for meals this Thanksgiving week.

CDC Establishes AFM Task Force

Date
Monday, November 19, 2018 - 3:45 PM
Description
CDC Director Robert R. Redfield, M.D., announced today the establishment of an Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) Task Force (Task Force) to aid in the ongoing investigation to define the cause of, and improve treatment and outcomes for, patients with AFM.

Record Number of Tickborne Diseases Reported in U.S. in 2017

Date
Wednesday, November 14, 2018 - 10:30 AM
Description
New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show tickborne diseases are again on the rise. In 2017, state and local health departments reported a record number of cases of tickborne disease to CDC.