About NCPDCID
The National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID) protects populations domestically and internationally through leadership, partnerships, epidemiologic and laboratory studies, and the use of quality systems, standards, and practices. NCPDCID collaborates with the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), CDC, and the agency’s national and global partners to conduct, coordinate, and support infectious disease surveillance, research, and prevention. Each of the center’s 6 divisions complements this cross-cutting mission, working with internal and external partners to improve public health. More
Travel Site Gets New Look
We've given the CDC Travelers' Health site a new look and we hope you like it! The content remains the same: it offers information to assist travelers and their health-care providers in deciding the vaccines, medications, and other measures necessary to prevent illness and injury during international travel.
National MRSA Education Initiative: Preventing MRSA Skin Infections
The goal of the National MRSA Education Initiative is to help Americans better recognize and prevent MRSA skin infections.
Features
Vaccine Safety: CDC Monitors the Safety of Vaccines.
Vaccines are held to the highest standard of safety, and CDC monitors vaccines in use for safety and effectiveness. April 20, 2009
Safe Travel: Advice for a Safe and Healthy Winter Trip.
Whether you plan to escape the winter cold and travel to the tropics or hit the slopes at a snowy resort, don't forget to plan for your health! February 9, 2009
Health Tips for Visiting Nursing Homes and Hospitals.
When you visit relatives and friends in nursing homes and hospitals, remember to take steps to prevent spreading illnesses. December 15, 2008
Wash Your Hands.
Keeping hands clean is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infection and illness. December 8, 2008
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- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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May 2009 issue
About the journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections.
