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Doctors can do a quick test to see if a sore throat is strep throat.

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HEALTH & SAFETY TOPICS

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COVID-19

Learn about updated COVID-19 vaccines.

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Statins and Diabetes

Learn how statins can help prevent heart disease.

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RSV Prevention

Take steps to prevent the spread of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Immunization Schedules

Answer 7 quick questions to learn which vaccines your child may need.

OUTBREAKS

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Drug-resistant Infections Associated with Artificial Tears

Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections

Raw Oysters

Norovirus infections

Enoki Mushrooms

Listeria infections

Deli Meat and Cheese

Listeria infections

NEWS

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CDC IN ACTION

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CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

Training & Education

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SDOH

CDC’s work addressing social determinants of health (SDOH).

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STEM at CDC

Science, technology, engineering, & math disciplines.

CDC Response

Learn how CDC is responding to COVID-19 pandemic.

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 Adults Aged ≥18 Years with Serious Psychological Distress in the Past 30...

EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASES

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

PREVENTING CHRONIC DISEASE

Associations Between Social Vulnerability and Providing Evidence-Based Diabetes Prevention and Management Acti...

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ABOUT CDC

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky, MD, MPH

CDC DIRECTOR
Rochelle P. Walensky
MD, MPH