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COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

CDC is shifting from an emergency response to incorporating COVID-19 activities into routine public health practice.

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People

HEALTH & SAFETY TOPICS

Health Topics A-Z Travelers' Health Injury, Violence and Safety Emergency Preparedness Workplace Safety and Health Environmental Health

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Mpox Vaccination

Chicago reported a new cluster of mpox cases. Learn about preventing the spread of mpox with vaccines.

E. coli and Food Safety

Learn how to lower your chances of E. coli infection.

Get Seizure Smart

Learn what to do if someone has a seizure.

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Air Quality

Know when to expect high levels of air pollution and how to protect yourself.

OUTBREAKS

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Outbreak Linked to Flour

Salmonella infections

Unknown Food Source

Listeria infections

Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

Raw Oysters

Norovirus 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.

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Data Modernization Initiative

Public-private collaborations can help save lives.

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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.

Data Modernization Initiative

Public-private collaborations can help save lives.

STEM at CDC

Science, technology, engineering, & math disciplines.

RESEARCH & SCIENCE

MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (MMWR)

QuickStats: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged ≥18 Years Who Had a Repetitive Strain Injury Du...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Erratum, Vol. 20, April 13, 2023 Release

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky
MD, MPH