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 announces new travel-related updates
The CDC announces updates on domestic and international travel based on the spread of the Omicron variant. Release: CDC is announcing two COVID-19 travel-related updates based on close-monitoring of the COVID-19 landscape in the United…
Data reveals youth mental health threats during pandemic
A new CDC analyses reveals data on the mental health of high school students in the U.S. during the pandemic. Release: A new published CDC analyses shine additional light on the mental health of U.S.…
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…