Outbreak of Dengue Virus Type 2 --- American Samoa, November 2016--October 2018

Published on November 29, 2018

The U.S. territory of American Samoa has experienced recent outbreaks of illnesses caused by viruses transmitted by Aedes species mosquitoes, including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika virus.

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Notes from the Field: Multiple Modes of Transmission During a Thanksgiving Day Norovirus Outbreak - Tennessee, 2017

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QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged 20-64 Years With a Blood Cholesterol Check by a Health Professional During the Past 12 Months, by Poverty Status --- National Health Interview Survey, 2012 and 2017

December 6, 2018
The percentage of adults aged 20-64 who had a blood cholesterol check by a health professional in the past 12 months increased from 58.0% in 2012 to 65.5% in 2017.