March 2016
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Did You Know? is a weekly feature from the Office for State, Tribal, Local and Territorial Support to inform your prevention activities. We invite you to read, share, and take action!
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March 25, 2016
- After 20 years of annual declines in reported tuberculosis (TB) cases, progress toward TB elimination in the United States appears to have stalled.
- Not everyone infected with TB bacteria is sick; millions of US residents have latent TB infection and could become sick with TB disease at some point in their lives.
- Resources for providers, patients, and TB programs can strengthen efforts to diagnose, treat, and ultimately eliminate TB disease and latent TB infections.
March 18, 2016
- As winter’s hold weakens, many Americans are preparing for spring break travel.
- If you’re planning to travel this spring, visit the CDC Travelers' Health webpage for important health information about your destination.
- To stay healthy and safe when traveling, follow these steps to be proactive, prepared, and protected.
March 11, 2016
- Infected food workers cause about 70% of reported norovirus outbreaks from contaminated food, often by touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands.
- As of September 2014, 16 states and the District of Columbia had adopted four key Food Code provisions to prevent norovirus and other foodborne illnesses in restaurants and retail food settings.
- You can check your state’s status on Food Code provisions and other food safety measures in CDC’s Prevention Status Reports and explore CDC food safety resources.
March 4, 2016
- People who receive medical care can get serious infections called healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), which can lead to sepsis or death.
- In certain kinds of hospitals, 1 in 4 HAIs are caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria that are urgent and serious threats to health.
- Healthcare professionals should adopt critical actions with every patient every time to prevent HAIs and stop the spread of antibiotic resistance.
Did You Know? information and web links are current as of their publication date. They may become outdated over time.
- Page last reviewed: March 25, 2016
- Page last updated: October 13, 2016
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