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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request to revise the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) for approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), as part of their compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The BRFSS, which surveys health risk behaviors and conditions across all U.S. states and territories, plans to add an online survey option in addition to traditional phone interviews for 2025-2027. This system helps gather essential health data, and for most states, it's the primary source of such information. Public comments on this proposed data collection are welcome within 30 days of this notice's publication.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel, scheduled for March 11, 2025. The meeting, which will be held via teleconference, will focus on reviewing and evaluating grant applications. It is closed to the public because discussions might reveal trade secrets, commercial property, or private information about individuals involved in the grant applications. For more details, interested parties are encouraged to contact Catherine Barrett, the Scientific Review Officer at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a closed meeting for the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel. This meeting, scheduled for February 25-26, 2025, and to be held via web conference, will focus on reviewing grant applications related to identifying and evaluating potential risk factors for ALS. The meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. For more details, individuals can contact Scientific Review Officer Carlisha Gentles.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are holding a meeting on May 4, 2021, by teleconference to review grant applications related to sun safety among outdoor workers. This meeting is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. The Director of the CDC's Strategic Business Initiatives Unit has the authority to issue notices about such meetings. For more information, Jaya Raman, Ph.D., is the contact person at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is announcing a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panels. The meeting will occur via teleconference from March 30 to April 1, 2021, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to protect sensitive information, such as trade secrets and personal data in grant applications. The panels will review and evaluate grant applications related to public health research and pandemic response.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a public meeting of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) scheduled for April 15-16, 2025. This meeting will discuss various vaccines, including those for chikungunya, COVID-19, and influenza, among others, as well as provide an update on the current measles outbreak. Public comments can be submitted in writing between March 31 and April 11, 2025, and there will be opportunities for oral public comments during the meeting. The meeting will be webcast live, and additional details about participation and the agenda are available on the ACIP website.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted a request under the Paperwork Reduction Act for approval to gather information on assisted reproductive technology (ART) programs. This process includes reporting on ART pregnancy success rates and embryo laboratories to comply with the Fertility Clinic Success Rate and Certification Act. The CDC aims to modify and extend their data collection process to better reflect current clinical practice due to increased ART use. The Office of Management and Budget invites public feedback on the necessity and impact of this data collection for 30 days following the notice.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will hold a closed meeting of the Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel on March 4-5, 2025. The meeting aims to review and evaluate grant applications focused on evaluating STEADI-based fall prevention in assisted living facilities. The meeting will be conducted via web conference and is closed to the public to protect confidential information and personal privacy. For further details, contact Aisha L. Wilkes, the Scientific Review Officer at the CDC.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comment on a proposed project called "Pathogens of High Consequence," which evaluates the presence of certain serious diseases in hospitals. As part of this project, three additional diseases—Influenza A (H5), Marburg, and Oropouche—have been added to the data collection form. The updated project aims to help hospitals track these diseases to better prevent and manage outbreaks. Comments from the public must be submitted by March 10, 2025, through the specified methods.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking public comments on the “CryptoNet Case Report Form,” a part of its waterborne disease prevention efforts, particularly focusing on cryptosporidiosis. This form aims to help track and prevent outbreaks of waterborne diseases by collecting data through interviews with those affected. The CDC had previously asked for comments but received none, and now invites additional feedback, particularly on the necessity and usefulness of the proposed data collection, within 30 days. The agency emphasizes the voluntary nature of the participation and ensures no cost is involved other than the time to respond.