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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Michael Patterson, 64, a U.S. Army veteran, an Alaska Native, and a member of the Tlingit tribe. At age 44, Michael was diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) caused by smoking.

On May 12, 2021, CDC recommended use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine in people aged 12 years and up based on the safety and efficacy of the vaccine in adolescents following clinical trials. At the time, there was a growing body of evidence that

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Rosemary V. Hernandez, known to many as Rose. When smoking gave her lung cancer, she gave her story to millions, moving many to quit smoking or to never start.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Rosemary V. Hernandez, known to many as Rose. When smoking gave her lung cancer, she gave her story to millions, moving many to quit smoking or to never start.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Shane Todd from complications of cancer at the age of 49. Shane was just 34 years old when he was diagnosed with throat cancer caused by the cigarette smoking he began at 18.

We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend Shane Todd from complications of cancer at the age of 49. Shane was just 34 years old when he was diagnosed with throat cancer caused by the cigarette smoking he began at 18.

Statement from CDC Director Tom Frieden on the passing of Terrie Hall

Statement from CDC Director Tom Frieden on the passing of Terrie Hall

The U.S. Centers for Disease control and Prevention (CDC) commends the dedicated efforts of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Ministry of Public Health and partners to end the ninth reported outbreak of Ebola in that country since 1976. This