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Salmonella and Eggs

Handle and cook eggs properly so they don’t make you sick.

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People

HEALTH & SAFETY TOPICS

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COVID-19

Learn about updated COVID-19 vaccines.

Boost Your Brain Health

Being physically active can help you think, learn, and solve problems.

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Making the Vaccine Decision

Learn how routine vaccines play an important role in keeping your child healthy.

Flood Safety Tips

Take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your home during a flood.

OUTBREAKS

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Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

Raw Oysters

Norovirus infections

Enoki Mushrooms

Listeria infections

Deli Meat and Cheese

Listeria infections

NEWS

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CDC IN ACTION

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CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

Training & Education

Locate quality trainings and continuing education.

SDOH

CDC’s work addressing social determinants of health (SDOH).

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STEM at CDC

Science, technology, engineering, & math disciplines.

CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

Training & Education

Locate quality trainings and continuing education.

SDOH

CDC’s work addressing social determinants of health (SDOH).

STEM at CDC

Science, technology, engineering, & math disciplines.

RESEARCH & SCIENCE

MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (MMWR)

SURVEILLANCE SUMMARIES: Prevalence and Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children Ag...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Journal promoting the recognition of new and reemerging infections diseases around the world.

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky
MD, MPH