NCIRD Mission
The mission of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is the prevention of disease, disability, and death through immunization and by control of respiratory and related diseases.
Our challenge is to effectively balance our efforts in the domestic and global arenas as well as accommodate the specific needs of all populations at risk of vaccine preventable diseases from children to older adults.
NCIRD's Newest Website
Mumps is the focus of the new website, which organizes information and resources on a vaccine-preventable disease...more
NCIRD Topics
NCIRD Overview- Mission statement, Strategic Plan, Annual Report
Contact Us- Contact the appropriate resource to answer your question
Programs in Brief- Immunization and vaccine related briefs
Divisions/Branches- NCIRD divisions, CDC organization chart, NCIRD organization chart
Grants/Funding- Funding opportunities for the promotion of global health and disease prevention
Employment- Full time employment, internships, overseas positions overseas
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