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Infectious disease outbreaks currently being reported on by CDC. Listings include those outbreaks for which content is currently published on the CDC website.
U.S.-Based Outbreaks
Recent investigations reported on CDC.gov
- Rose Acre Farms Shell Eggs - Salmonella Announced April 2018
- Romaine Lettuce – E. coli O157:H7 Infections Announced April 2018
- Pet Guinea Pigs – Salmonella Announced March 2018
- Dried Coconut - Salmonella Announced March 2018
- Kratom - Salmonella Announced February 2018
- Outbreaks of hepatitis A in multiple states among people who are homeless and people who use drugs Announced March 2017
International Outbreaks
- 2018 Ebola Outbreak in Congo (DRC) Announced May 2018
- 2017 Ebola Outbreak in Congo (DRC) Announced May 2017
Travel Notices Affecting International Travelers
Please see the Travelers’ Health site for a complete list.
- Alert - Malaria in Brazil Announced January 2018
- Watch - Yellow Fever in Nigeria Announced January 2018
- Alert - Yellow Fever in Brazil Announced January 2018
- Watch - Measles in Serbia Announced January 2018
- Watch - Measles in Greece Announced December 2017
- Watch - Plague in Madagascar Announced December 2017
- Watch - 2018 Winter Olympics (PyeongChang 2018) Announced November 2017
Understanding Outbreaks
In the last two years, CDC has sent scientists and doctors out more than 750 times to respond to health threats. Learn more below.
Further Sources for Content about Specific Outbreaks
- Multistate Foodborne Outbreaks – Foodborne outbreaks listed by year
- Health Alert Network – Health alerts, health advisories, updates, and info service messages. Designed for public health and medical communities.
- Recent Outbreaks and Incidents – Events involving the CDC Emergency Operations Center
- Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report – Outbreak investigation reports included among other content. Note that outbreak material includes state health department investigations. Designed for public health and medical communities.
- Hepatitis A Outbreaks – This list represents hepatitis A outbreak investigations since 2013 where CDC supported or led the investigation.
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- Page last reviewed: December 8, 2017
- Page last updated: May 15, 2018
- Content source:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Page maintained by: Office of the Associate Director for Communication, Division of Public Affairs