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The CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response website is CDC’s primary source of information and resources for preparing for and responding to public health emergencies. This site continues to keep the public informed about public health emergencies and provides the information needed to protect and save lives
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What's New
- UPDATE: Current Situation October 15, 2012 9:00 PM EDT
- UPDATE: Frequently Asked Questions for Clinicians: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation October 15, 2012 7:00 PM EDT
- UPDATED: Clinician Guidance October 15, 2012 7:30 PM EDT
- NEW: COCA Conference Call - Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Update: Information and Guidance for Clinicians - October 16, 2012 October 15, 2012 2:15 PM EDT
- UPDATED: Current Case Count - Multi-State Meningitis Outbreak Mon, 15 October 14:00:00 EDT
- UPDATED: Frequently Asked Questions for CliniciansOctober 14, 2012 20:00:00 EDT
- NEW: What Should Physicians Be Doing?October 14, 2012 20:00:00 EDT
- UPDATED: Frequently Asked Questions for CliniciansOctober 14, 2012 20:00:00 EDT
- UPDATED: Instructions for Clinicians Regarding Diagnostic Testing and Specimen Shipping for Central Nervous System and Parameningeal InfectionsOctober 14, 2012 18:00:00 EDT
- NEW: Interim Guidance for Management of Asymptomatic Persons Exposed to Potentially Contaminated Steroid ProductsOctober 14, 2012 18:00:00 EDT
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Learn about CDC activities that help strengthen national, state, and local efforts to prevent or respond to emergencies.
What You Can Do
Emergency Preparedness & You Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community to be ready.
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