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CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. For more than 70 years, we’ve put science into action to help children stay healthy so they can grow and learn; to help families, businesses, and communities fight disease and stay strong; and to protect the public’s health.

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Travelers' Health CDC

WebOfficial U.S. government health recommendations for traveling. Provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). CDC Travelers’ Health Branch provides updated travel information, notices, and vaccine requirements to inform …

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC

WebCOVID-19 Data. Monitoring the impact of COVID-19 and the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies remains a public health priority. CDC continues to provide sustainable, high-impact, and timely information to inform decision-making. COVID Data …

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Benefits of Physical Activity Physical Activity CDC

WebRegular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. Being physically active can improve your brain health, help manage weight, reduce the risk of disease, strengthen bones and muscles, and improve your ability to do …

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About COVID-19 CDC

WebCOVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) is a disease caused by a virus named SARS-CoV-2. It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. Over one million people have died from COVID-19 in the United States. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory …

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What is Health Equity

WebHealth equity is the state in which everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Achieving this requires ongoing societal efforts to: Address historical and contemporary injustices; Overcome economic, social, and other obstacles to health …

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Advancing Health Equity, Eliminating Health Disparities, and …

WebAdvancing health equity and eliminating health disparities have been and continue to be critical factors to PCD in addressing these topic areas. Healthy People 2020 defines health equity as the attainment of the highest level of health for all people (2). According to …

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Guidance for COVID-19 CDC

WebLinks with this icon indicate that you are leaving the CDC website.. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by …

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CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter …

WebPress Release. For Immediate Release: Tuesday, September 12, 2023. Contact: Media Relations. (404) 639-3286. CDC recommends everyone 6 months and older get an updated COVID-19 vaccine to protect against the potentially serious outcomes of …

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People with Certain Medical Conditions CDC

WebPeople with disabilities are more likely than those without disabilities to have chronic health conditions, live in shared group (also called “congregate”) settings, and face more barriers in accessing health care. Studies have shown that some people with …

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Long COVID in Adults: United States, 2022

WebData from the 2022 National Health Interview Survey Sample Adult interview (n = 27,651) were used for this analysis. The National Health Interview Survey is a nationally representative household survey of the U.S. civilian noninstitutionalized population. It is …

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Factors That Affect Your Risk of Getting Very Sick from COVID-19

WebCertain underlying health conditions you have (for example, obesity or chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder) may affect your risk of becoming very sick if you get COVID-19. Often, the more health conditions you have, the higher your risk. Certain …

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Health Effects of Marijuana Health Effects Marijuana CDC

WebCBD is not impairing, meaning it does not cause a “high”. 1. Marijuana is the most commonly used federally illegal drug in the United States, with an estimated 48.2 million people using it in 2019. 2 Marijuana use may have a wide range of health effects on the …

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Healthy Habits to Help Protect Against Flu CDC

WebThe single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop …

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Long COVID or Post-COVID Conditions CDC

WebLong COVID is broadly defined as signs, symptoms, and conditions that continue or develop after acute COVID-19 infection. This definition of Long COVID was developed by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in collaboration with …

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2023-2024 Respiratory Disease Season Outlook

WebThe U.S. 2023-2024 flu vaccines have a similar vaccine virus composition as the 2023 Southern Hemisphere flu vaccines. A new CDC study, which looked at children and adults in five South American countries during the 2023 winter flu season (our …

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Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report CDC

WebPublic Health Laboratories. The results of tests performed by public health laboratories nationwide are summarized below. Data from public health laboratories are used to monitor the proportion of circulating viruses that belong to each influenza virus …

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Closing the Gap with Social Determinants of Health Accelerator …

WebSDOH accelerator plans are required to focus on at least two of the NCCDPHP SDOH Domains. Since 2021, the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) has funded 71 recipients to develop multisector, implementation …

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2023 Annual News Conference: Preventing Disease This Fall and …

WebBased on survey data, CDC estimates that 76% of health care personnel got a flu vaccine during the 2022-2023 season, which is 5 percentage points lower than during the 2021-2022 season, when 81% reported getting a flu vaccine. Flu vaccination …

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Community Health Workers: Advancing Equity in Diabetes Care

WebThey play a key role in improving health by addressing SDOH. Because they understand the challenges of eating healthy, being active, coping with stress, and accessing care for people with diabetes, CHWs can address equity and access issues in diabetes …

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2022-23 Flu Season FluVaxView Seasonal Influenza (Flu) CDC

WebSeptember 29, 2023/72 (39) Association of Vaccine Hesitancy with Maternal Influenza and Tdap Vaccination Coverage – United States, 2019–20 to 2022–23. Last Reviewed: September 28, 2023. Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, …

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DHDD Newsletter – September 2023

WebDear DHDD Partners, The fall season brings pumpkin spice lattes, busy school schedules, and family gatherings indoors as temperatures cool. To protect yourself and your family this fall and winter virus season, stay up to date on recommended …

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Addressing Conditions to Improve Population Health (ACTion)

WebThe National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) DP-23-0058 notice of funding opportunity announced the availability of funds to state, local, territorial, and tribal jurisdictions that were ready to take ACTion in communities to …

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Health Alert Network (HAN)

WebSummary The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to: Notify healthcare providers, laboratories, and public health departments about recent reports of fatal Vibrio vulnificus …

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Recommended Laboratory HIV Testing Algorithm for Serum …

WebReporting results from the HIV diagnostic testing algorithm to persons ordering HIV tests and public health authorities Abbreviations: Ag/Ab, antigen/antibody; RNA, ribonucleic acid. Adapted from Interim Guidelines for Laboratories on the Use of a …

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Preventing Deaths and Injuries to Firefighters Working at Strip …

WebDHHS (NIOSH) Publication Number 2023-126. Firefighters are at significant risk of injury or death when fighting fires in strip malls. Strip mall fires are low frequency, high-risk incidents due to a variety of construction features. To minimize the risks of …

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Isolation and Precautions for People with COVID-19 CDC

WebIsolation. If you test positive for COVID-19, stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. You are likely most infectious during these first 5 days. Wear a high-quality mask if you must be around others at home and in public. Do not go …

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