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Epilepsy and Brain Injury

Brain injuries can cause epilepsy and seizures. Here’s what you need to know.

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People

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COVID-19

Learn about updated COVID-19 vaccines.

Toxic Substances Portal

Learn about the health hazards of toxic substances and the dangers of exposure.

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Perinatal HIV Transmission

If you are pregnant, get tested for HIV to stay healthy and protect your baby.

Flood Safety Tips

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

OUTBREAKS

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Outbreak Linked to Flour

Salmonella infections

Unknown Food Source

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Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

Raw Oysters

Norovirus infections

Enoki Mushrooms

Listeria infections

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CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

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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)

QuickStats: Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years in Fair or Poor Health, by Family Income and Age G...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Service Availability and Readiness of Primary Care Health Facilities Offering Hypertension Diagnosis Services ...

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky
MD, MPH