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Fact of the Week

Drownings are a leading cause of injury death for young children ages 1 to 14. Read these key prevention tips to keep children from drowning.

Remembering the 1918 Influenza Pandemic. This exhibition focuses on historic American images—accompanied by their original captions—depicting military personnel, medical staff, Red Cross workers, and civilians impacted by influenza

Influenza (flu) Updates

Flu activity peaked and is below the national baseline. Though the flu season is coming to a close, CDC routinely recommends flu vaccination as long as influenza viruses are circulating.

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’ve been with CDC for 14 years. I’m an epidemiologist. I work in CDC’s Division of Vector Borne Diseases. We work to understand the diseases that people get from ticks, fleas, and mosquitoes.

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.