Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection
The Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library offers a diverse and extensive library collection that includes material in all areas of public health and disease and injury prevention, as well as other subjects including leadership, management, and economics. The collection can be accessed through any of the physical library locations or virtually through the intranet. As of FY11, CDC’s collection includes more than 97,000 unique titles in print or electronic form.

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Concluding evaluation of a continuous haulage guidance sensor

Personal Author:

Sammarco, John J.

Corporate Author:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health; Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health);

Published:

October 1998

Series:

Report of investigations (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health) ; 9646
DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 98-161

Description:

The mining industry has the highest average annual fatality rate among major U.S. industries. To address this, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Pittsburgh Research Laboratory (PRL), is conducting major research programs to r...

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Selecting, evaluating, and using sharps disposal containers

Corporate Author:

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Published:

January 1998

Series:

DHHS publication ; no. (NIOSH) 97-111

Description:

"A framework was presented for the selection of disposable and reusable sharps disposal containers and for evaluation of their efficacy as part of a needlestick injury (NSI) prevention plan. The number of NSIs in the health care environment can be re...

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Toxicological profile for ionizing radiation

Personal Author:

Keith, Sam, M.S.; Murray, H. Edward; Spoo, Wayne;

Corporate Author:

United States, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.; Research Triangle Institute;

Published:

September 1999

Series:

TP (Series) (Atlanta, Ga.)

Description:

Prepared by Research Triangle Institute under Contract No. 205-93-0606 to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

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[PDF - 6.13 MB]
Quality of death rates by race and Hispanic-origin; a summary of current research, 1999

Personal Author:

Rosenberg, Harry Michael; Maurer, Jeffrey D.; MacDorman, Marian F.; Hoyert, Donna L.; Scott, Cheste.;

Corporate Author:

National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)

Published:

September 1999

Series:

Vital and health statistics. Series 2 Data evaluation and methods research ; no. 128
DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 99-1328

Description:

By Harry M. Rosenberg, Jeffrey D. Maurer, Paul D. Sorlie, Norman J. Johnson, Marian F. MacDorman, Donna L. Hoyert, James F. Spitler, and Chester Scott. : "September 1999." : "This report provides a summary of current knowledge and research on the q...

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[PDF - 309.71 KB]
Toxicological profile for endosulfan

Personal Author:

Miller, Lori L.

Corporate Author:

United States, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.; Syracuse Research Corporation;

Published:

September 2000

Description:

prepared by Syracuse Research Corporation ; prepared for U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. : "Prepared by Syracuse Research Corporation;prepared for U.S. Dept. of He...

Status:

superseded

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[PDF - 2.64 MB]
Detailed diagnoses and procedures, National Hospital Discharge Survey, 1997

Personal Author:

Owings, Maria; Lawrence, Linda, 1948-;

Corporate Author:

National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.); National Hospital Discharge Survey (U.S.);

Published:

December 1999

Series:

Vital and health statistics. Series 13 Data from the National Health Survey ; no. 145
DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2000-1716

Description:

Authors, Maria F. Owings and Linda Lawrence. : "December 1999." : Includes bibliographical references (p. 3).

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[PDF - 1.06 MB]
National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey; 1995-96 summary

Personal Author:

Schappert, Susan M.; Nelson, Cheryl;

Corporate Author:

National Center for Health Statistics (U.S.)

Published:

November 1999

Series:

DHHS publication ; no. (PHS) 2000-1713
Vital and health statistics. Series 13 Data from the National Health Survey ; no. 142

Description:

Authors, Susan M. Schappert and Cheryl Nelson. : "November 1999." : Also available via the World Wide Web. : Includes bibliographical references (p. 14).

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Development of community- and state-based immunization registries; CDC response to a report from the National Vaccine Advisory Committee

Personal Author:

Abernathy, Susan M.; Harrison, James R.; Horlick, Gail A.; Linkins, Robert W.; Simpson, Diane;

Corporate Author:

Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Immunization Program (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention); National Vaccine Advisory Committee (National Vaccine Program);

Published:

October 5, 2001

Series:

MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports ; v. 50, no. RR-17

Description:

Immunization registries are confidential, population-based computerized systems that contain information regarding children's vaccinations. Registries provide a critical tool for increasing and sustaining vaccination coverage. A national health objec...

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The Epidemiology of U.S. immunization law; immunization requirements for staff and residents of long-term care facilities under state laws/ regulations

Personal Author:

Stewart, Alexandra; Cox, Marisa; Rosenbaum, Sara;

Corporate Author:

George Washington University, Medical Center., Dept. of Health Policy.; National Immunization Program (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention);

Published:

January, 2005

Description:

Executive summary -- Introduction -- Research methods -- Background -- Findings -- Conclusion -- Appendix 1 - Excerpts from state mandates and regulations -- Appendix 2 - Definitions of LTC facilities from state and federal laws/regulations -- Append...

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Guidelines for preventing opportunistic infections among HIV-infected persons -- 2002 : recommendations of the U.S. Public Health Service and the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Personal Author:

Holmes, King K.; Kaplan, Jonathan E.; Masur, Henry;

Corporate Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); Infectious Diseases Society of America;

Published:

June 14, 2002

Series:

MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports ; v. 51, no. RR-8

Description:

In 1995, the U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS) and the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) developed guidelines for preventing opportunistic infections (OIs) among persons infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV); these guidelines ...

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[PDF - 776.17 KB]
Health effects from exposure to high levels of sulfate in drinking water study

Corporate Author:

United States, Environmental Protection Agency., Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water.; National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.), Health Studies Branch.;

Published:

January 21, 1999

File Type:

[PDF - 102.48 KB]
Controlling tuberculosis in the United States; recommendations from the American Thoracic Society, CDC, and the Infectious Diseases Society of America

Personal Author:

Blumberg, Henry M.; Nolan, Charles M.; Taylor, Zachary;

Corporate Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); American Thoracic Society; Infectious Diseases Society of America;

Published:

November 4, 2005

Series:

MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports ; v. 54, no. RR-12

Description:

During 1993-2003, incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in the United States decreased 44% and is now occurring at a historic low level (14,874 cases in 2003). The Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis has called for a renewed commitment to e...

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[PDF - 1.11 MB]
Take charge of your diabetes. 3rd ed, 2003

Personal Author:

Mitchell, Patricia; Satterfield, Dawn;

Corporate Author:

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (U.S.), Division of Diabetes Translation.; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.);

Published:

2003

Description:

1. Introduction -- 2. Controlling your diabetes -- 3. Keeping track of your blood glucose -- 4. Feelings about having diabetes -- 5. Eye problems -- 6. Kidney problems -- 7. Heart and blood vessel problems -- 8. Nerve damage -- 9. Foot problems -- 10...

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[PDF - 1.48 MB]
Guideline for hand hygiene in health-care settings; recommendations of the Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee and the HICPAC/SHEA/APIC/ODSS Hand Hygiene Task Force

Personal Author:

Boyce, John M.; Pittet, Didier;

Corporate Author:

Hospital Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (U.S.); Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology; Infectious Diseases Society of America; Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Center for Infectious Diseases (U.S.), Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.;

Published:

October 25, 2002

Series:

MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports ; v. 51, no. RR-16

Description:

The Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings provides health-care workers (HCWs) with a review of data regarding handwashing and hand antisepsis in health-care settings. In addition, it provides specific recommendations to promote improved ...

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An Epidemiologic approach to reproductive health

Personal Author:

Higgins, James E.; Rubin, George L.; Wingo, Phyllis A.; Zahniser, Christine;

Corporate Author:

Centers for Disease Control (U.S.); Family Health International (Organization); World Health Organization;

Published:

1994

Description:

This manual has been prepared for clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and other personnel who wish to conduct epidemiologic studies of reproductive health issues. It is intended to be used in a two-week workshop that includes an int...

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[PDF - 9.95 MB]
Preventing lead poisoning in young children; a statement by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Corporate Author:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.), Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention.; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.); National Center for Environmental Health (U.S.);

Published:

August 2005

Description:

"This is the fifth revision of Preventing Lead Poisoning in Young Children by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As with the previous statements, the recommendations presented here are based on scientific evidence and practical con...

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[PDF - 2.09 MB]