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- CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Update Media Advisory February 5, 2010
- Everyone Wins at the Olympic Winter Games with Healthy Travel Preparations Press Release February 2, 2010
- CDC Statement: Public Reporting of Healthcare-Associated Infections Media Statement February 2, 2010
- Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Result by Egypt Media Statement January 28, 2010
- New data on rotavirus vaccine from Mexico and Africa show lifesaving impact and effectiveness in the developing world Press Release January 21, 2010

- CDC Study Finds One in Five American Youths Have Abnormal Lipid Levels Press Release January 21, 2010
- NEWS BRIEFING: U.S. GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO HAITI EARTHQUAKE Media Advisory January 18, 2010
- CDC Statement on Sodium Reduction in Manufactured and Restaurant Food Media Statement January 7, 2010
- CDC awards $2.7 million for two new Preparedness Research Centers Press Release January 7, 2010
- CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Update Media Advisory January 7, 2010
- Frigid Temperatures Bring Health Risks Media Advisory January 5, 2010
- North Carolina Goes Smoke-Free Media Statement December 30, 2009
- Statement Regarding First Release of Global Adult Tobacco Survey Results by Bangladesh Media Statement December 23, 2009
- CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Update Media Advisory December 22, 2009
- Media Briefing on the Release of Autism Data Media Advisory December 18, 2009
- CDC Director Letter to States on 2009 H1N1 Vaccine Availability (PDF) December 17, 2009
- Fourth National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals Released Today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Media Advisory December 10, 2009
- Weekly CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Update Media Advisory December 10, 2009
- Annual Report to the Nation Finds Continued Declines in Overall Cancer Rates; Special Feature Highlights Current and Projected Trends in Colorectal Cancer Press Release December 07, 2009
- Weekly CDC 2009 H1N1 Flu Update Media Advisory December 4, 2009
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