Health & Wellness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday that its scientists found the same type of bacteria that causes the disease in an aromatherapy spray found in the Georgia patient's home.
James Gathany

Captured by James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control's biomedical photographer, this 2006 image depicted the exterior of the new "Tom Harkin Global Communications Center", otherwise known as Building 19, located on the organization's Roybal Campus in Atlanta, Georgia. The facility houses the CDC's Information Center/Library, auditoria and meeting halls, which are used to accommodate in-house staff meetings, and national/international conferences hosted by the CDC, and the National Center for Health Marketing's, Division of Creative Services, which includes a full service television broadcast facility.

The exhibit area currently features the <i>"Global Symphony"</i>, the first of several permanently installed exhibitions, and changing exhibitions that focus on a variety of public health topics. The exhibits in the Center are self-guided, and require no advance reservations. Additional curriculum-based exhibits and programming will be added in the future.<p><u>Tom Harkin Global Communications Center Exhibit Area Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</u><p>- 1600 Clifton Road, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30333<p>- Hours: Monday Friday, 9 am 5 pm, except for federal holidays Admission is free<p>- Government-issue photo ID is required for entry. Please note that CDC is a working federal facility and as such does not provide public tours of its campus and laboratories.<p>- For more information please call 404-639-0830.

Aromatherapy spray linked to Georgia death faces recall

If you’re over 60, here are some reasons why you may not be sleeping

This photo provided by Pfizer shows kid-size doses of its COVID-19 vaccine in Puurs, Belgium. The vaccine appears safe and nearly 91% effective at preventing symptomatic infections in 5- to 11-year-olds, according to study details released Friday, as the U.S. considers opening vaccinations to that age group. (Pfizer via AP)

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine more than 90% effective in kids

UPDATE: CDC expands booster rollout, OKs mixing shots

More Health News

Columnists

Listen to AJCaccessATL

Most Read

Kemp takes a swing at MLB as Braves advance to World Series

The pennant-winning Braves and a magical Saturday night

Braves are in the World Series - here’s how to get tickets

2 teens fatally shoot each other in car at gas station, Forest Park...

Cops: Man who killed woman in park responsible for 5 deaths

Wellness News

How a teal pumpkin can save a child’s life this Halloween

FDA grapples with timing of booster for J&J COVID-19 vaccine

On Tuesday, health officials authorized the first electronic cigarettes in the U.S., saying R.J. Reynolds vaping products can benefit adult smokers. (Mark Stehle/AP Images for R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company, File)

FDA authorizes first e-cigarettes, cites benefit for smokers

Advice shifting on aspirin use for preventing heart attacks

© 2021 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
All Rights Reserved.

By using this website, you accept the terms of our

Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices.

Learn about Careers at Cox Enterprises.

Back to Top