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Fungal Meningitis

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

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Mpox Vaccination

Vaccination is important in preventing the spread of mpox. Get both doses for the best protection.

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Measles

Measles cases in the United States originate from unvaccinated international travelers.

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Skin Cancer

This summer, protect your skin from the sun to lower your skin cancer risk.

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

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

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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: Age-Adjusted Percentage of Adults Aged 50–75 Years Who Received the Recommended Colore...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Development and Evaluation of the Delivery-Based HEALED Produce Rx Program for Uninsured Patients With Diabete...

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky
MD, MPH