Fact of the Week
In 1949 CDC offered disaster aid in response to multiple chemical explosions in Texas City, TX. Afterwards, CDC was designated as the official response agency for future epidemics and disasters.
WHERE CHILDREN SLEEP
Visit the David J. Sencer Museum to learn about James Mollison’s breathtaking photography series, Where Children Sleep.
Zika is coming
To fully protect Americans we must have the funds we need. It’s been more than 50 years since we’ve seen a birth defect linked to a virus – and never before have we seen this from a mosquito bite.
CDC Works for You 24-7
CDC works for you 24-7
In uncertain times, safeguarding America's health and security is more important than ever.
Steps To Improve Lab Safety
CDC laboratories routinely work with some of the most deadly germs in the world – identifying health threats and conducting vital public health research. CDC constantly develops and reviews extensive laboratory guidelines and procedures to protect both the public and laboratory workers.
- Page last reviewed: June 27, 2016
- Page last updated: June 27, 2016
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