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CDC’s Recent Outbreaks and Incidents Web page informs on current public health emergency topics including diseases, infections, and natural disasters.

CDC’s Recent Outbreaks and Incidents Web page informs on current public health emergency topics including diseases, infections, and natural disasters.

Sheila Arbury, MPH1, Brenda Jacklitsch, MS2, Opeyemi Farquah3, Michael Hodgson, MD4, Glenn Lamson, MS5, Heather Martin, MSPH3, Audrey Profitt, MPH6 (Author affiliations at end of text).

Plan ahead for diabetes care even when you’re on vacation and traveling.

Keep your cool when the weather gets warm.

Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke.

Hot weather provides opportunities for kids to enjoy the outdoors. Take steps to keep them safe and healthy, both indoors and outdoors.

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.

Heat can affect your heart and lung health. Stay cool and stay hydrated to protect yourself. Visit the Environmental Public Health Tracking Network to see 70 years of new projected heat data.