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RSV Prevention

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

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives, Protecting People

HEALTH & SAFETY TOPICS

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COVID-19

What you need to know about COVID-19.

Respiratory Illness

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

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Know Your Flu Risk

People with chronic conditions are at higher risk for serious complications from flu.

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Living with a Heart Defect

Learn about heart defects and about Mary, an adult living with a heart defect.

OUTBREAKS

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Charcuterie Meats

Salmonella Infections

Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches

Lead and Chromium Poisoning

Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums

Listeria Infections

Cantaloupes

Salmonella Infections

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

Locate quality trainings and continuing education.

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)

QuickStats: Percentage of Newborns Breastfed Between Birth and Discharge from Hospital, by Maternal ...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Barriers and Facilitators to Program Sustainability Among State Tobacco Control Programs

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Mandy K. Cohen, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Mandy K. Cohen
MD, MPH