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Fungal Meningitis

Fungal meningitis outbreak associated with procedures performed under epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico.

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Risk of Mpox Resurgence

Learn the role clinicians and people at risk play in keeping mpox cases down this summer.

Fruit and Vegetable Safety

Select and prepare fruit and vegetables safely.

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Give Kids a Healthy Summer

Learn ways to support your child’s physical and mental health this summer.

OUTBREAKS

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Epidural Related Surgeries in Mexico

Suspected Fungal Meningitis

Raw Cookie Dough

Salmonella infections

Backyard Poultry

Salmonella infections

Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

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COVID-19 Response

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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.

COVID-19 Response

Learn about the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency.

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: Number of Deaths from Hornet, Wasp, and Bee Stings Among Males and Females — National ...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Investigating the Relationship Between Physical Activity Disparities and Health-Related Quality of Life Among ...

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Mandy K. Cohen
MD, MPH