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CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Flu - findings from the Internet Panel Survey of pregnant women flu vaccination in the United States for the 2010-11, 2011-12, and 2012-13 flu seasons.

CDC works to identify causes of birth defects and opportunities to prevent them. By applying a public health approach incorporating three essential elements—surveillance or disease tracking, research to identify causes, and prevention research and programs—we can rapidly translate scientific findings into appropriate public health interventions.

The media play a critical role in tobacco control. Knowledge about the exposure of a population to antismoking information can provide information for planning communication activities in tobacco control.

Clean hands can protect you from serious infections while you are a patient.

Each May, the nation celebrates Older Americans Month to recognize older persons for their contributions and provide information to help them stay healthy and active. This year's focus is injury prevention, with the theme "Safe Today. Healthy Tomorrow.

Paula W. Yoon, ScD1, Brigham Bastian2, Robert N. Anderson, PhD2, Janet L.

Coronaviruses are common worldwide. They usually cause colds. However, a novel coronavirus called “Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus” (MERS-CoV) has caused severe illness and death in people from several countries. Learn more about MERS-CoV.

Information about the current flu vaccine supply in the United States, vaccine stockpile, manufacturing, distribution, shipments - CDC

Information about projections, amount of thimerosal-free vaccine, when vaccine is available for purchase, table of recommended and available flu vaccines - CDC

Different types of influenza viruses - CDC

Information on how estimates of annual flu-related deaths are calculated - CDC

Influenza and staphylococcus aureus infection - CDC

Seasonal Flu Information for Schools & Childcare Providers - CDC

Settings where high-risk persons and their contacts may be targeted for vaccination - CDC

CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Influenza Flu - vaccination resources for healh care professionals includes links to ACIP resources, flu vaccine information and patient education materials.