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Fact of the Week

Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead.

Ebola: People ● Public Health ● Political Will, an investigation of the historic 2014-2016 Ebola Fever Virus epidemic in West Africa, the United States, and around the world. Now open through June 15, 2018.

Influenza (flu) Updates

Flu activity is widespread in most of the U.S. CDC continues to recommend flu vaccination for all persons 6 months of age and older as flu viruses are likely to continue circulating for weeks. Take action. Learn how to protect yourself and others.

CDC Organization

The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. View CDC's Official Mission Statements/Organizational Charts to learn more about CDC′s organizational structure.

I Am CDC - Meet the Staff

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I joined CDC in 2012, which I had dreamed of ever since I watched the movie Outbreak as a teenager. That movie helped me believe that I might one day be a disease detective at CDC.

CDC laboratories routinely work with some of the most deadly germs in the world – identifying health threats and conducting vital public health research. CDC constantly develops and reviews extensive laboratory guidelines and procedures to protect both the public and laboratory workers.