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Looking Back: 5 Big Lessons from 2016

Looking through the rearview mirror while driving in the planes

CDC is always there – before, during, and after emergencies – and 2016 was no exception. Through it all, we’ve brought you the best and latest science-based information on being prepared and staying safe. Here’s a look back at 5 big lessons from a very eventful year. Follow the links to discover the full stories! Read More >

December 19, 2016 by Dr. Stephen Redd, Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and ResponseLeave a comment

General, Preparedness, Prevention/Vaccination, Public Health

children, communication, flood, flu, global, Hurricane, mosquitoes, preparedness, Zika

My Daughter Died From a Vaccine Preventable Disease

Scarlet Anne Taylor was only 5 when she became sick with the flu and was sent home from school in December 2014. Two days later, Scarlet was admitted to the hospital because she was having trouble breathing. Once admitted, her condition only seemed to worsen. Four hours after bringing her daughter to the hospital, her Read More >

December 5, 2016 by Blog Administrator10 Comments

Flu, Prevention/Vaccination, Public Health

children, flu, flu shot, National Influenza Vaccination Week, vaccination

5 Holiday Tips for a Home Safe Home

Closeup photo of family feet in wool socks at fireplace

As the season of togetherness rolls in, regular routines roll out. You do things you don’t normally do: decorating, cooking, hosting guests (and their germs), or playing a pick-up game of football in the backyard. As you channel your inner Julia Child, Aaron Rodgers, or Martha Stewart in preparation for your holiday gatherings, here are Read More >

November 22, 2016 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Foodborne, Injury, Preparedness, Prevention/Vaccination

fire safety, flu, food safety, handwashing, holiday, winter weather

This Is a Test: Georgia Practices for Bioterrorist Threats

It is November 2015, and Georgia’s emergency personnel are preparing to respond to an outbreak of plague. Don’t worry, it’s not the real plague. This is only a test. No one is actually sick or in any danger. But what if it were real? Armed with the knowledge that practice makes perfect, the Georgia Department Read More >

November 16, 2016 by Blog AdministratorLeave a comment

Preparedness, Public Health

bioterrorism, exercise, Georgia Department of Public Health, plague, preparedness, strategic national stockpile

This is Your Brain on Emergencies

There’s a fire in your building. Your plane is about to crash. A woman beside you on the street suddenly collapses. What do you do? Well, that depends. Every one of us is at risk for these kinds of unexpected intrusions into our day-to-day lives. What you do about it depends on whether or not Read More >

November 7, 2016 by Jerzell Black, Operation Coordinator, CDC Office of Safety, Security, and Asset Management4 Comments

Preparedness, Public Health, Response

mental health, preparedness

Tips on Cleaning Mold After a Flood

Returning to your home after a flood is a big part of getting your life back to normal. But you may be facing a new challenge: mold. What can you do to get rid of it? How do you get the mold out of your home and stay safe at the same time? CDC has Read More >

November 1, 2016 by Blog Administrator6 Comments

Environmental Health, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Public Health, Response

bleach, disaster, flood, Hurricane, mold

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