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Public Health Monitoring

Public Health Monitoring & Response

The CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety, and security threats, both foreign and domestic. Our mission is to conduct critical science and provide health information that protects our nation against expensive and dangerous health threats.

CDC responds to outbreaks, environmental hazards, natural disasters, and emerging risks. Collaboration with state, local, tribal, territorial, and international partners ensures rapid detection and response.

Health Topics

Infectious Diseases

Surveillance, prevention, and response to infectious threats.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency Preparedness

Public readiness, response coordination, and crisis management.

Environmental Health

Environmental Health

Air, water, radiation, and chemical exposure monitoring.

Chronic Disease

Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and prevention strategies.

Data, Surveillance & Reports

Latest CDC News

CDC Collaborates with Federal Agencies on Atmospheric Event Review

Federal partners continue to analyze environmental data following a recent atmospheric occurrence. No immediate public health risk has been identified.

Updated: 06:12 EST

CDC Expands Environmental Monitoring Capabilities

New surveillance tools are being deployed nationwide to enhance detection of environmental and biological anomalies.

Updated: 04:48 EST