Skip directly to search Skip directly to A to Z list Skip directly to highlights Skip directly to site content Skip directly to site information
Mobile Visitors
Try our mobile site at http://m.cdc.gov
CDC Home
CDC 24/7: Saving Lives. Protecting People.™

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC 24/7: Saving Lives. Protecting People.™

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC 24/7: Saving Lives. Protecting People.™
En español
A-Z Index
  1. A
  2. B
  3. C
  4. D
  5. E
  6. F
  7. G
  8. H
  9. I
  10. J
  11. K
  12. L
  13. M
  14. N
  15. O
  16. P
  17. Q
  18. R
  19. S
  20. T
  21. U
  22. V
  23. W
  24. X
  25. Y
  26. Z
  27. #

CRE: Lethal Germs

Patients in medical facilities face more untreatable infections

Learn more

Lethal CRE Causing More Infections
Diabetes Raises Your Risk for Kidney Disease

Kidney Disease

Diabetes and high blood pressure are common causes of kidney disease. However, most people with kidney disease are not aware of their condition.

Learn more

National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2013

HIV and Women

In 2011, 21% of adults and adolescents who were diagnosed with HIV were women. Heterosexual contact remains the most common HIV transmission method in women.

Learn more

  • Pop Quiz: Deep Vein Thrombosis
    Pop Quiz: Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Celebrating Women’s History Month 2013
    Celebrating Women’s History Month 2013
  • Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
    Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning
  • Traditional knowledge about health and its role in preventing type 2 diabetes
    Traditional knowledge about health and its role in preventing type 2 diabetes
  • Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
    Colorectal Cancer Screening Saves Lives
  • RSV Season in the United States
    RSV Season in the United States

All CDC Features

Outbreaks

  • Chicken – Salmonella Heidelberg
  • Ground Beef – Salmonella Typhimurium
  • Hedgehogs – Human Salmonella Typhimurium
  • Fungal Meningitis and Other Infections – Multistate Outbreak
  • Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus (H3N2v)

More Outbreaks

CDC at Work

  • CDC at Work 24/7 Blog
    Helping Haiti Recover
  • CDC at Work 24/7 Blog
    8 Facts About 2013 Flu

CDC 24-7

Health & Safety Topics

Diseases & Conditions

ADHD, Birth Defects, Cancer, Diabetes, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Flu, Hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, STDs…

Healthy Living

Food Safety, Bone Health, Physical Activity, Immunizations, Genetics, Smoking Prevention…

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Bioterrorism, Chemical & Radiation Emergencies, Severe Weather…

Injury, Violence & Safety

Motor Vehicle Safety, Traumatic Brain Injury & Concussion, Falls, Child Abuse, Prescription Drug Overdose, Suicide, Injury Data…

Environmental Health

Air Pollution, Biomonitoring, Carbon Monoxide, Lead, Toxic Substances, Mold…

Workplace Safety & Health

Asbestos, Chemical Safety, Construction, Mining, Office Environments, Respirators…

Data & Statistics

FASTATS, Interactive Tools, Surveys, Surveillance, Products, Vital Statistics…

Global Health

Global AIDS, Malaria, Polio, Health Systems Strengthening, Disease Detection…

For Specific Groups

Travelers' Health

Destinations, Outbreaks, Travel Vaccinations, Yellow Book…

Life Stages & Populations

Infant & Child, Men, Minorities, Pregnancy, Seniors, Women…

State, Tribal, Local & Territorial

The Public Health Workforce, Program Planning, Professional Development, Tribal Support …

Publications

  • Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
  • Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)
  • Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD)

More Publications

Popular Topics

  • West Nile Virus
  • Vaccines and Immunizations
  • Seasonal Flu
  • Hantavirus
  • CDC Science Clips

Multimedia & Tools

  • BMI Calculator
  • CDC-TV
  • eCards
  • Guidelines and Recommendations
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Blogs

More Tools

About CDC

  • CDC Fast Facts
  • CDC's Organization
  • Employment
  • CDC Works for You 24/7
  • Training and Education
  • Budget
  • Visit the CDC Museum

More About CDC

CDC 24/7 – Saving Lives. Protecting People.
Making Health Care Safer:
Stop Infections from Lethal CRE Germs Now. Learn more at www.cdc.gov/VitalSigns/HAI/CRE/
The CDC Director

CDC Director Dr. Thoams FriedenDr. Tom Frieden

  • Follow on Twitter
  • CDC Leadership
  • Request the Director
  • More
CDC Newsroomnews icon.Press releases,
announcements, and more.

Stay Connected

  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
  •  
    • Add this to...
    • Favorites
    • Delicious
    • Digg
    • Facebook
    • Google Bookmarks
    • Twitter
  •  

More Social Media

CDC Tweets

CDCgov #HIV Testing can be done w/ a simple cheek swab or finger prick (no needles!) To get tested, go to http://www.hivtest.org #NHTD

Follow CDC on Twitter

CDC Facebook Posts

CDCgov Did you know colorectal cancer screening prevented about half of all new cases and deaths from 2003–2007? Screening can find cancer early when it is easiest to treat. If you are 50 to 75 years old, screening is recommended. CDC Vital Signs - Colorectal Cancer

Follow CDC on Facebook

About CDC

  • Employment
  • Newsroom
  • Training and Education
  • Funding
  • CDC's Organization
  • Mission and Vision
  • Social Media

About This Site

  • RSS Feeds
  • Link to us
  • Mobile Version
  • About this Site
  • All Languages
  • Contact Us

CDC Policies & More

  • Policies
  • FOIA
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • No FEAR Act

Contact Information

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636)
Contact CDC-INFO
USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web PortalDepartment of Health and Human Services