Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Monkeypox in the U.S.

Learn more about monkeypox in the United States.

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People

HEALTH & SAFETY TOPICS

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OUTBREAKS

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Unknown Food Source

E. coli Outbreak

Small Turtles

Salmonella infections

Backyard Poultry

Salmonella Infections

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

NEWS

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‎‎SEP ‎‎20
Many Children with Sickle Cell Anemia Not Receiving Lifesaving Screening and Treatment
‎‎SEP ‎‎20
CDC announces $90M funding to support Pathogen Genomics Centers of Excellence (PGCoE) network
‎‎SEP ‎‎19
Four in 5 pregnancy-related deaths in the U.S. are preventable
‎‎SEP ‎‎19
New Vital Signs Report: Children with sickle cell anemia are at risk for stroke and other complications

CDC IN ACTION

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CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

Training & Education

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STEM at CDC

Science, technology, engineering, & math disciplines.

Vital Signs

Reports on important health threats and what can be done.

CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

Training & Education

Locate quality trainings and continuing education.

STEM at CDC

Science, technology, engineering, & math disciplines.

Vital Signs

Reports on important health threats and what can be done.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTED TOPICS

Coronavirus Disease 2019

CDC is responding to the coronavirus outbreak.

Feed Pets Safely

Learn how to handle pet food safely to keep people and pets healthy.

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Vital Signs: Sickle Cell Anemia

Too few children with sickle cell anemia get screening and treatment for life-threatening problems.

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Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis?

Getting emotional support is as important as any other part of diabetes care.

RESEARCH & SCIENCE

MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY WEEKLY REPORT (MMWR)

EARLY RELEASE: Vital Signs: Use of Recommended Health Care Measures to Prevent Selected Complication...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Geographic Examination of COVID-19 Test Percent Positivity and Proportional Change in Cancer Screening Volume, National Breast and...

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky
MD, MPH