The CDC investigated an deadly outbreak of Ebola virus in Zaire
On May 6, 1995, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) investigated an deadly outbreak of…
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The ACIP, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Association of Family Physicians issued the first “harmonized” childhood immunization schedule
In 1995, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP), American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Association of Family…
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The CDC began recommending HIV testing to all pregnant women and for AZT therapy for HIV-infected pregnant women to reduce viral transmission to babies
In 1995, the Public Health Service (PHS) published guidelines for zidovudine (ZDV) used to reduce perinatal human immunodeficiency…
Based on the CDC’s recommendations, the Emerging Infections Program was established for the U.S.
In 1995, the Emerging Infections Program (EIP) was established as a collaboration between 10 state health departments, their…
The CDC established the Vaccines for Children Program
On Oct. 1, 1994, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) implemented the Vaccines for Children…
The National Violence against Women Survey was created by the CDC and the National Institute of Justice
In 1994, the National Violence against Women Survey was created by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
The CDC responded to a Hantavirus outbreak in the southwestern U.S.
In May 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) responded to a Hantavirus outbreak in…
CDC reponded to E. coli Outbreak from Hamburgers in Western United States
On Apr. 16, 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that from November 15, 1992, through…
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The CDC revised its definition of AIDS to include all HIV-infected people who have CD4 T cells count <200 ul or a CD4 T cells percentage <14
In 1993, The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revised its definition of AIDS to include…
The Vaccines for Children Program was established
On Aug. 10, 1993, The Vaccines for Children Program was established after passage of the U.S. Congress’ Omnibus…
The CDC established Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Unit in Division of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities at the National Center for Environmental Health
In 1993, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Unit in…
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The CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
On Oct. 27, 1992, the CDC was officially renamed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, retraining its initials…
The CDC began recommendations for folic acid supplements for prevention of fetal neural tube deficits in pregnancy
On Sept. 11, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began recommendations for folic acid…
The CDC established the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control
On Jun. 25, 1992, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Center for…
Testing of donor blood was implemented for HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies (anti-HIV-1 and anti-HIV-2)
On Jun. 1, 1992, the FDA recommended that all donated blood be screened for antibodies to human immunodeficiency…
Rep Henry Waxman held the first congressional hearing on the new HIV disease
In Apr. 13, 1982, Representative Henry Waxman, U.S. Congressman from Los Angeles, held the first congressional hearing on…
ACIP Recommended routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning at 2 months of age were published in MMWR
On Jan. 11, 1991, recommendations of Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) for routine Hib vaccination for infants beginning…
The Division of Oral Health was established by the CDC
In 1991, the Division of Oral Health (DOH) was established by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and…
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A sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the CDC, related to HIV infection and AIDS
In 1991, a sharp increase of tuberculosis was reported by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
The CDC began developing a national strategic plan for early detection and control of breast and cervical cancers
In 1991, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) began developing a national strategic plan for…
ACIP recommendations for use of any of the three licensed Hib conjugate vaccines for children were published in MMWR
On Apr. 13, 1990, the Immunization Practices Advisory Committee (ACIP) recommendations for use of any of the three…
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President Bush appointed Antonia C Novello as US Surgeon General
On Mar. 9, 1990, President Bush appointed Antonia C. Novello as U.S. Surgeon General. She was the first…
The CDC reported viral causes of gastroenteritis, helping identify ways to prevent and manage outbreaks of diarrhea
In 1990, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported viral causes of gastroenteritis, helping identify…
The CDC developed guidelines for Telecommunications Systems for Surveillance
In 1990, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) developed guidelines for Telecommunications Systems for Surveillance,…
The CDC reported a large outbreak of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis
In 1990, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a large outbreak of of nosocomial…
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The Safe Water System was developed by the CDC and the Pan American Health Organization
In 1990, the Safe Water System (SWS) was developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Recommendations for routine 2nd doses of measles-containing vaccine were issued by both ACIP and AAP
In 1989, recommendations for routine 2nd doses of measles-containing vaccine were issued by both ACIP and the American…
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The CDC established a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating center for disaster preparedness
In 1989, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established a World Health Organization (WHO) collaborating…
The CDC established the National Laboratory Training Network
In 1989, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) established the National Laboratory Training Network to…
The CDC announced Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion awards
On Jun. 17, 1988, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced the recipients…