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
Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal
Current Issue: August 2009
About the journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections.
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Patient Safety: Ten Things You Can Do to Be a Safe Patient.
Did you know that patients can get infections in the hospital while they are being treated for something else? Learn how to be a safe patient.
June 8, 2009
Nursing Homes: Prevent Clostridium difficile Infection.
If you visit friends or family in a nursing home, take steps to prevent Clostridium difficile infection.
May 12, 2009
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