May 2008 issue
About the journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. More >
The National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID) protects populations domestically and internationally through leadership, partnerships, epidemiologic and laboratory studies, and the use of quality systems, standards, and practices. NCPDCID collaborates with the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), CDC, and the agency’s national and global partners to conduct, coordinate, and support infectious disease surveillance, research, and prevention. Each of the center’s 6 divisions complements this cross-cutting mission, working with internal and external partners to improve public health.
A-Z List of NCPDCID TopicsNCPDCID Divisions
- Division of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (DBPR)
- Division of Emerging Infections and Surveillance Services (DEISS)
- Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ)
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
- Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS)
- Division of Scientific Resources (DSR)
Features
CDC Activities: Fighting Emerging Infectious Diseases
March 14, 2008
CDC is on the front lines of the most challenging public health threats, and CDC teams are working creatively and collaboratively with traditional and non-traditional partners to address root causes and identify possible solutions. more >
Medicine Safety: Who's at Risk and What You Can Do
March 3, 2008
Adverse drug events cause over 700,000 emergency department visits each year. Patients can do a number of things to help reduce the risk of harm from medicines for themselves and their family members. more >
Cold and Cough Medicines: Information for Parents
January 28, 2008
During the winter, it's common for children to pick up various respiratory germs that have them coughing and feeling bad. Parents may reach for children's cold and cough medications to try to ease the sniffling and coughs. more >
Specialty Sites
- Arctic Infections Program
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
- Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)
- Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP), Laboratory
- Multi-level Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Resources (MASTER)
- National Laboratory Training Network
- Sharps Safety
- Travelers' Health
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