Search Media Items

In the United States, hospital patients get an estimated 722,000 infections each year. That’s about 1 infection for every 25 patients. Infections that patients get in the hospital can be life-threatening and hard to treat. Hand hygiene is one of the most important ways to prevent the spread of infections.

The burden of norovirus outbreaks for public health professionals figure

Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is a peer-reviewed electronic journal established by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. PCD provides an open exchange of information and knowledge among researchers, practitioners, policy makers, and others who strive to improve the health of the public through chronic disease prevention.

Glossary of terms used on Vaccines and Immunizations website

Vaccines and Your Child's Immune System - Journey of Your Child’s Vaccine Infographic

The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

CDC Promotes and Improves the Health of Refugees Every Day

CDC Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA). Providing clinicians the most current and reliable information on emerging public health threats, such as pandemics, natural disasters, and bioterrorism.

Basic information related to Avian Influenza A (H7N9) - CDC

Final estimates for 2009-10 seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccine coverage - CDC

Final estimates for 2010-11 seasonal flu vaccine coverage - CDC

Influenza Vaccination Among Women with a Recent Live Birth, Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring Systems (PRAMS), 2009-10 Influenza Season - CDC

FluVaxView vaccination coverage 2012-13 Influenza Season - CDC

Make sure your home is a safe place to breathe.

Did you know you can help disease detectives detect and solve foodborne disease outbreaks? Learn some ways you can help protect others from getting sick.