THOMASVILLE, Ga. - Thomas County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man on multiple drug charges after it was discovered that he was using a pill press to make fake Xanax, according to WALB. According to the…
CDC requests President’s FY 2023 Budget
The CDC made a budget request for the President's FY 2023 budget to address public health challenges and to alleviate economic costs. Release: The Biden Administration released the President’s FY 2023 budget. The Centers for Disease…
CDC recommends additional boosters for certain individuals
The CDC has updated its recommendations on additional boosters for certain individuals following the FDA's regulatory action. Release: Data continue to show the importance of vaccination and booster doses to protect individuals both from infection…
Youth tobacco use remains serious public health concern
The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey reveals that youth tobacco use remains a serious public health concern. Release: The 2021 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS) was conducted among U.S. middle and high school students during…
CDC’s Tips campaign celebrates 10th anniversary with new…
The CDC's Tips From Former Smokers celebrates the campaign's 10th anniversary with new ads encouraging people to quit smoking. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Tips From Former Smokers® (Tips®) campaign, now celebrating its 10th anniversary,…
CDC reports on maternal vaccination effectiveness
The CDC's MMWR has released reports on maternal vaccination effectiveness and hospitalizations of infants to adolescents against COVID-19. Release: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) releases two reports…
New CDC studies on effectiveness of COVID-19 booster
The Center for Disease Control has released two reports on the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine booster over time. Release: Data from two CDC reports show COVID-19 vaccine boosters remain safe and continue to be…
CDC updates Opioid prescribing guidelines
The Center for Injury Prevention and Control is updating the Clinical Practice Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for public comment. Release: CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control is in the process of updating the…
CDC recommends Moderna’s vaccine for 18 and up
The CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' recommends the use of Moderna's vaccine for ages 18 years and older. Release: CDC Director Rochelle P. Walensky, M.D., M.P.H., endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’…