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10 Ways CDC Gets Ready For Emergencies

One of the best parts of my job is the opportunity to learn from a wide range of experiences. We have an obligation to not only respond to emergencies today, but to prepare for tomorrow by learning from the past. Our work extends to households affected by disease, communities ravaged by disasters, and U.S. territories Read More >

April 3, 2017 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Disease Outbreak, General, Natural Disasters, Preparedness, Public Health, Response

biosafety, biosecurity, CDC, children, communities, disease, ebola, emergency, Flint, Global Health Security Agenda, H5N1, health, health security, influenza, laboratory, labs, lives, polio, preparedness, public health, school preparedness, State and Local Readiness, stop disease, strategic national stockpile, weather, Zika

5 Spring Safety Tips Brought to You By Adorable Animals

golden retriever dog and puppy in a puddle with umbrella

Spring is in the air, and that means warmer weather, blooming flowers…and the potential for extreme weather conditions! Some of our favorite animals remind us of what steps we can take to keep ourselves safe if bad weather strikes. Don’t let floods, thunderstorms, or tornadoes take you by surprise this season. Keep these 5 weather Read More >

March 26, 2017 by Crystal Bruce, MPH2 Comments

Natural Disasters, Preparedness

Emergency kit, flood, lightning, preparedness, Spring Weather, thunderstorm, tornado, weather

How We Can Help Children In Rural Communities Thrive

Children Having Fun And Balancing On Tree In Fall Woodland

When children grow up in a safe and nurturing home environment, have opportunities to learn, and time to interact and build relationships with other children, they are more likely to reach their full potential. This is especially true for children with mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders. Mental, behavioral, and developmental disorders, such as anxiety, attention-deficit/hyperactivity Read More >

March 20, 2017 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Public Health

behavior, children, developmental disorders, mental health, rural health

John Snow: A Legacy of Disease Detectives

John Snow, known as the father of epidemiology, was born on March 15, 1813. This week, we honor the birthday of the first true disease detective. The Story of the Broad Street Pump London, 1854: A cramped Soho neighborhood teems with people and animals living in cramped and dirty quarters. A deadly outbreak of cholera Read More >

March 14, 2017 by Blog Administrator4 Comments

Disease Investigation, Disease Outbreak, Public Health, Waterborne

cholera, disease detective, EIS, epidemic intelligence service, epidemiology, John Snow

How CDC Is Using Advanced Molecular Detection Technology To Better Fight Flu!

Flu (influenza) is a serious disease caused by influenza viruses. Flu viruses change constantly. They are among the fastest mutating viruses known. These changes can impact how well the flu vaccine works, or can also result in the emergence of new influenza viruses against which people have no preexisting immunity, triggering a pandemic. Year round, Read More >

March 6, 2017 by John Barnes, Ph.D., Team Lead, Influenza Genomics Team, Virology, Surveillance, and Diagnosis Branch, Influenza Division2 Comments

Flu, Prevention/Vaccination, Public Health

advanced molecular detection, AMD, flu, influenza, laboratory, next generation sequencing, NGS, Reddit Ask Me Anything, vaccination

When We All Work Together, We’re Stronger Than Ever

Atop the bloom of a clover, on the same speck of dust. Lies a second small town; it exists without fuss. Those who live in this place are prepped to the nines. With emergency plans and kits of all kinds. Take a look, for example, at their fight against flu. They cover their coughs Read More >

March 2, 2017 by Ethan M. RileyLeave a comment

Preparedness

cold, Dr. Seuss, Dr. Seuss Day, Emergency kit, extreme heat, flood, flu, mold, preparedness, Read Across America

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