CDC is aware of the second measles death in Texas, and our thoughts are with the family.

CDC is in close communication with Texas health authorities over the recent measles outbreak.

CDC Reports Nearly 24% Decline in U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths

CDC warns of Listeria outbreak linked to supplement shakes distributed in long-term care facilities

U.S. Government releases first national One Health plan to protect from shared health threats.

A person with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away.

December 18, 2024-- A patient has been hospitalized with a severe case of avian influenza A(H5N1)

A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/outbreaks/cucumbers-11-24/index.html.

Eleven people infected with this outbreak strain Listeria have been reported from four states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed a human infection with avian influenza A(H5N1) (H5N1 bird flu) in a child in California.

CDC has posted a Food Safety Alert regarding a multi-state outbreak linked to organic carrots.

CDC to receive samples for additional viral characterization.

Measles cases surge worldwide, infecting 10.3 million people in 2023

The number of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the United States, however the latest data from CDC show signs the epidemic could be slowing

Transcript for MMWR Telebriefing: Evidence of Recent H5 Bird Flu Infections among Dairy Workers and CDC Guidance Updates

An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to onions served at McDonald's

The CDC and the Iowa Department of Health are investigating a suspected case of Lassa fever, which was diagnosed today in an Iowa resident who returned to the United States from West Africa early this month.

An update to CDC's Food Safety Alert regarding an outbreak of E. coli infections linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has been posted

Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for people 65 years and older and those who are moderately or severely immunocompromised to receive a second dose of 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine six months after their first dose.

Today, CDC Director Mandy Cohen endorsed the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices' (ACIP) recommendation for lowering the age for pneumococcal vaccination from 65 to 50 years old.