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As the nation’s health protection agency, CDC saves lives and protects people from health, safety, and security threats.

Contagious Diseases and Disasters

CDC and Food Safety

CDC Works For You 24/7 Fast Facts; Below you’ll find a collection of articles and easy-to-read fact sheets that explain how CDC ‘s work protects you, your family, your friends and your community.

CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.

Vision, Duty and Confidence Creates a No-miss Laboratory; Dr. Tanja Popovic recalls her involvement in the anthrax attacks in 2001.

Disease Detectives - CDC

Global Health - CDC

CDC Responds to Disease Outbreaks 24-7 - CDC

CDC Fast Facts; At the center of the nation's public health system, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects communities by controlling disease outbreaks; ensuring food and water are safe; preventing leading causes of death such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes; and working globally to reduce health threats.