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There were just over a dozen measles cases reported last week in the United States

Fewer New Measles Cases Reported Last Week in U.S.

A smaller number of new cases was reported than has been typical this spring
The number of measles cases in the United States so far this year has reached 1

CDC: U.S. Measles Cases Reach 1,044

Cases in 2019 now highest since 1992 and since the disease was declared eliminated in the U.S.
The United States is stepping up its response to a historic outbreak of Ebola in two African nations. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention activated its Emergency Operations Center Thursday to assist in the government's response to the second-largest outbreak of Ebola on record.

CDC Opens Emergency Operations Center for Congo Ebola Outbreak

The virus has crossed the border from the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo to Uganda
Five months into 2019

CDC: Reported Measles Cases Reach 971

With continued outbreaks, CDC says U.S. risks losing measles elimination status
Greater nationwide awareness of the fungal infection Valley fever (coccidioidomycosis) is needed

CDC: Greater Awareness of Valley Fever Needed Nationally

Delays in diagnosis, unnecessary antibiotics, prolonged illness common
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is launching a communication campaign featuring accounts of people recovering from opioid use disorder

CDC Launches Campaign to Fight Prescription Opioid Epidemic

Rx Awareness campaign uses testimonials to educate the public, increase awareness about risks
Bacterial infections that have sickened 39 people in seven states have been linked to puppies sold through Petland

CDC: Human Campylobacter Linked to Pet Store Puppies

Campylobacter can spread through contact with dog feces
The pace of flu activity continues to quicken across the United States

Pace of Influenza Activity Picking Up Across the United States

Dominant strain right now is H3N2, CDC epidemiologist notes
Zika virus is a definite and direct cause of microcephaly and other brain-related birth defects

CDC: Zika Link to Microcephaly, Brain Damage Confirmed

Evidence confirms infection during early pregnancy leads to severe form of microcephaly
Three years into the campaign

CDC: Tips Anti-Smoking Ad Campaign Still Having Impact

More than 1.8 million smokers attempted to quit smoking as a result of the 2014 ad campaign