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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (or CDC) is an agency of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services based in Atlanta, Georgia. Recognized as the leading United States government agency for protecting the public health and safety of people, the CDC provides credible information to enhance health decisions and promotes health through strong partnerships with state health departments and other organizations. The CDC focuses national attention on developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially infectious diseases), environmental health, health promotion and education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the United States.
Goals
The CDC states that it has two primary health protection goals:
- Health promotion and prevention of disease, injury, and disability: All people, especially those at higher risk due to health disparities, will achieve their optimal lifespan with the best possible quality of health in every stage of life.
- Preparedness: People in all communities will be protected from infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats.
Structure
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Infectious Diseases
Disease Control and Prevention
Epidemiology :: Public Health and Safety
Health :: Preparation
Media Briefing on Antiviral Guidance and 2009 H1N1 Flu
Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500
CDC will host a press conference on its updated guidelines on antivirals as well as an update on 2009 H1N1 flu.
Weekly Update on 2009 H1N1 Flu
Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500
CDC will host a press conference to update on 2009 H1N1 Flu.
CDC to Distribute $40 Million in Recovery Act Funding to Help States Fight Healthcare-Associated Infections
Tue, 01 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0500
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention today announced plans to distribute $40 million to state health departments to help prevent healthcare-associated infections (HAIs).
Births Decline in Most Areas Hardest Hit by Hurricane Katrina
Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500
On Friday August 28, 2009, CDC announced that births in most of the Gulf Cost areas hit by Hurricane Karina plunged in the 12 months following the deadly storm.
Immunization Rates Remain Stable at High Levels Among the Nation’s 19- Through 35-Month-Old Children
Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to provide an update on cases of 2009 H1N1 flu. The briefing will also include an update on NIH’s clinical trials of candidate 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine.
Media Briefing on 2009 H1N1 Flu
Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0500
CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to provide an update on cases of 2009 H1N1 flu. The briefing will also include an update on NIH’s clinical trials of candidate 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - The lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partnerships.
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CDC Publications and Software - Lists many requested publications, software and databases by centers, insitute, offices or programs.
Meta Description: [ Publications and Products ]
SafeUSA - Safety resources and tips to prevent injuries in on the road, at work, and at home.
The CDC Foundation - A nonprofit enterprise that creates programs with the Centers for Disease Control for fighting threats to health.
Travelers' Health - Destinations - Interactive world map linking to health information on specific destinations. Updated by the National Center for Infectious Diseases.
Meta Description: [ Official U.S. government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ]
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