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In a meeting with public health partners, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah laid out the agency's recommendations that influenza surveillance systems continue operating at enhanced levels during the summer and to increase the number of

Today, CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools.

CDC unveils newly revamped CDC.gov

Today's data showing a decrease in drug overdoses over the 12-month period through December 2023 is heartening news for our nation and demonstrates we are making progress to prevent deaths from drug overdoses.

Transcript for Vital Signs Telebriefing: Drowning Deaths Rise in the United States Making swimming lessons more accessible can save lives

Drowning deaths are on the rise in the United States, following decades of decline, according to a new CDC Vital Signs study released today. Over 4,500 people died due to drowning each year from 2020-2022, 500 more per year compared to 2019.

CDC is updating its dog importation regulation to protect the health and safety of people and animals by making sure any dog arriving in the United States is healthy and doesn't present a risk to our communities.

Today, CDC Principal Deputy Director Nirav D. Shah met with state health officials, public health emergency preparedness directors, state epidemiologists, and state public health veterinarians, and leadership from public health partner organizations

CDC warns of E. coli outbreak linked to Gibson Farms, Inc. organic walnut halves and pieces.

Today, CDC, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), launched a new Heat and Health Initiative to protect Americans from heat exposure.