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This month's Vital Signs report looks at sodium intake among U.S. children, as well as the major sources of sodium for children and teens.

This month's Vital Signs report looks at sodium intake among U.S. children, as well as the major sources of sodium for children and teens.

More than 90 percent of U.S. children, aged 6-18 years, eat more sodium than recommended, putting them at risk for developing high blood pressure and heart disease later in life, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.

More than 90 percent of U.S. children, aged 6-18 years, eat more sodium than recommended, putting them at risk for developing high blood pressure and heart disease later in life, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report.

CDC hosted a media telebriefing that discussed Enterorvirus D68, the respiratory illness affecting children in multiple states.

CDC hosted a media telebriefing that discussed Enterorvirus D68, the respiratory illness affecting children in multiple states.

CDC will host a media telebriefing today to discuss Enterorvirus D68, the respiratory illness affecting children in multiple states.

CDC will host a media telebriefing today to discuss Enterorvirus D68, the respiratory illness affecting children in multiple states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new state awardees for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). CDC's $7.5 million in funding will expand NVDRS from 18 to 32 participating states and enable greater collection of

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced new state awardees for the National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS). CDC's $7.5 million in funding will expand NVDRS from 18 to 32 participating states and enable greater collection of