Tag Archives: The Centers for Disease Control And Prevention

New Swine Flu Strain In Four States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced yesterday (08-09-12) a new strain of swine flu has reached four states. The new strain labeled H3N2 has reports of 145 cases, 113 in Indiana, 30 in Ohio, 1 in Hawaii and … Continue reading

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First At Home HIV Test Kit Approved By The FDA

The first in home HIV test kit was approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The test kit named OraQuick In Home HIV Test works by swabbing the upper and lower gums and placing the swabbing instrument into developer solution. … Continue reading

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Graphic Anti-Smoking Video From The CDC

Warning the above video is quite graphic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released some seriously graphic new videos for their anti-smoking campaign 2012. The CDC hopes these ads featuring people with horrible disfiguring and ailments from smoking will … Continue reading

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Listeria Deaths From Cantaloupes Reach 30 But It’s Over

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has stated the Listeria outbreak from cantaloupes is over. The final death toll is 30 from the outbreak and a total of 146 illnesses have been attributed to the outbreak. The cantaloupes in … Continue reading

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Antidepressants And Adolescents

Staggering new statistics have just been released about adolescents taking antidepressants. The Centers for Disease Control And Prevention stated 1 in 25 children between the ages of 12 and 17 are on antidepressants. The survey screened approximately 12,000 people, the survey … Continue reading

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