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Learn how to recognize and prevent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a potentially dangerous type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and may cause skin and ot... Details >

National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

This brochure offers information on preventing infectious diseases through proper handwashing, food preparation techniques, immunizations, care in handling pets, and more.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This document provides information on the dangers of flu to children and those who are at increased risk for flu complications, vaccination recommendations, and when to get your child vaccinated. ... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

This fact sheet provides tips for travelers to cholera-endemic areas to lower one's risk of contracting cholera... Details >

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research  

Emerging Infectious Diseases is a monthly journal providing the latest on CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections.... Details >

National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A “ventilator-associated pneumonia” or “VAP” is a lung infection or pneumonia that develops in a person who is on a ventilator in a hospital. Find out what you can do to prevent VAP.... Details >

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

If travel plans include visits to countries where yellow fever vaccination may be required for entry, visit this resource to find the nearest authorized U.S. yellow fever vaccine center. ... Details >

Division of Global Migration and Quarantine, National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, CDC

Group B Streptococcus (GBS) is a type of bacterium that causes illness in newborn babies, pregnant women, the elderly, and adults with other illnesses, such as diabetes or liver disease. GBS is the mo... Details >

Jesse Cause Foundation  

Learn about the health of children adopted from another country, required medical exams, risk of infectious diseases, and how to prepare and care for your child's health once home.... Details >

American Academy of Family Physicians