CDC Director Dr. Tom Frieden
We must protect pregnant women from the Zika virus
Earlier this month, moms around the world celebrated #BumpDay, a day devoted to maternal health sponsored by the What To Expect Foundation. The message was clear and compelling: Healthy futures start with healthy beginnings, and every mom deserves the help she needs to deliver a healthy start in life for her baby.
Zika Action Plan Summit Presentation
CDC Behind the Scenes: Biggest Challenges in Public Health Today
Director of the CDC, Dr. Tom Frieden, elaborates on the biggest public health challenges facing the U.S. and the world today.
These include infectious diseases like HIV and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, and noncommunicable disease issues like blood pressure, obesity and tobacco use.
He also touches on lessons learned from the Ebola crisis, flu season, and the importance of encouraging more baby-friendly hospitals.
Spotlight: Triple Testing
A CDC microbiologist works with one of the tests developed by CDC for the Zika response. In addition to the Trioplex, CDC also developed the Zika MAC-ELISA test, which detects antibodies that the body makes to fight a Zika virus infection.
- Page last reviewed: October 10, 2016
- Page last updated: October 10, 2016
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