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Responding to Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Disease Threats in 2017

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The fungal superbug Candida auris causes serious and often fatal infections. It can strike people in the places where they seek care—hospitals and other healthcare facilities. In early 2016, we knew about outbreaks of C. auris infections on multiple continents, but we were not sure whether C. auris was in the United States. Fast forward Read More >

April 9, 2018 by Rima F. Khabbaz, MD, Director, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases3 Comments

Disease Investigation, Disease Outbreak, Vectorborne

advanced molecular detection, anthrax, antibiotic resistance, candida auris, disease detectives, e. coli, Foodborne, Guillain-Barré syndrome, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, public health, salmonella, Seoul virus, yellow fever, Zika

Evaluating Communication Campaigns

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Health communication and marketing campaigns that promote positive behavior change are a cornerstone of public health and behavioral science. Designing and implementing quality campaigns on a tight budget and in an urgent timeframe is a challenge that most health communication professionals share. Research and evaluation are critical for a successful campaign. CDC is using leading research and Read More >

April 2, 2018 by Fred Fridinger, DrPH, Senior Health Communications Specialist, Office of the Associate Director for Communication11 Comments

Communication Research and Evaluation Series, prevention

communication, communication campaigns, Domestic Zika Campaign, evaluation, formative research, health communication, health marketing, message testing, monitoring, public health, research, Zika

Responding to Emergencies One Behavior at a Time

A group of Ebola response volunteers in Nigeria.

To improve the health and safety of people in the United States and around the world, we have to influence and change behaviors. It can be difficult to try new things, or stop old things as behaviors range from simple to complex, but one way to consider behavior change is to think of any change Read More >

February 26, 2018 by Dr. Stephen Redd, Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response11 Comments

Communication Research and Evaluation Series, preparedness, prevention, response

behavior, behavior change, behavioral science, ebola, epidemiology, polio, public health, social norms, Zika

Battling Biting Mosquitoes and Jumping Genes in 2016

Last year, an expert from the CDC National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Diseases (NCEZID) found himself in an unlikely position: guest starring on a popular Navajo language radio program to field questions about hantavirus infection. Hantavirus is caused by contact with mouse droppings and can sometimes be fatal. This is just one example of Read More >

April 17, 2017 by Blog Administrator1 Comment

Disease Outbreak, General, preparedness, response, Vectorborne, Zoonotic Disease

public health, Zika

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, 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

Looking Back: 5 Big Lessons from 2016

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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 Response2 Comments

General, preparedness, prevention

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

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