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Respiratory Illness

There are actions you can take to protect yourself and others from flu, COVID-19, and RSV.

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People

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Preview the New CDC.gov

Explore upcoming changes, share valuable feedback, and see our modernized approach to delivering health information.

COVID-19

What you need to know about COVID-19.

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RSV Prevention

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Blood Clot Awareness

Learn about blood clots and read stories from blood clot survivors.

OUTBREAKS

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Listeria Outbreak Linked to Queso Fresco and Cotija Cheese

Charcuterie Meats

Salmonella Infections

Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Lead and Chromium Poisoning

Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico

Suspected Fungal Meningitis

NEWS

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CDC IN ACTION

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CDC supports HBCUs and public health collaboration.

Training & Education

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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 HBCU Alumni at CDC museum

CDC supports HBCUs and public health collaboration.

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)

Years of Potential Life Lost and Mean Age of Adults Experiencing Nontraumatic, Out-of-Hospital Cardi...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Use of Colorectal Cancer Screening Among Adults With Chronic Medical Conditio...

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Mandy K. Cohen
MD, MPH