CDC Disease Detectives Highlight Findings From Recent Investigations - Conference

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Article Date: 11 Apr 2008 - 1:00 PDT

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What:

57th Annual Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) Conference

Who:

The CDC Disease Detectives will present findings from recent investigations, including these:

- Adverse Events from Cough and Cold Medications in Children - United States, 2004-2005

- Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak Associated with an Interactive Splash Park - Idaho, 2007

- Prevalence of Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Female Adolescents in the United States: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 2003-2004

- Homicide Trends in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1999-2006

- Unintentional Strangulation Deaths Among Children and Adolescents: The "Choking Game" - United States, 1995-2007

When:

April 14-18, 2008

Where:

Crowne Plaza Atlanta - Ravinia
4355 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, Georgia 30346
Crowne Plaza

Important Instructions: Registration is free. Media are asked to register on-site at the conference hotel.

For more information about the conference and to view the full program schedule, visit here.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention