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- Meningitis Outbreak: Multistate Meningitis Outbreak Investigation
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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- Dirty Bombs,
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What's New
- NEW: COCA Email Updates: October 8 - October 22, 2012Tue, 23 October 17:30:00 EDT
- NEW: 2012 Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - Power Outages During a HurricaneTue, 23 October 08:15:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Frequently Asked Questions for Patients: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Mon, 22 October 21:00:00 EDT
- NEW: What Should Patients Do?: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Mon, 22 October 21:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Current Situation: Multistate Fungal Meningitis Outbreak Investigation Mon, 22 October 20:15:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Current Case Count - Multi-State Meningitis Outbreak Mon, 22 October 14:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Current Case Count - Multi-State Meningitis Outbreak Sun, 21 October 14:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Clinician Guidance Sat, 20 October 17:45 EDT
- UPDATE: Current Case Count - Multi-State Meningitis Outbreak Sat, 20 October 14:00:00 EDT
- UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts Sat, 20 October 10:45:00 EDT
- UPDATE: Clinician Guidance Fri, 19 October 14:15 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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