Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Get tips to stay safe and healthy if you are exposed to smoke from a wildfire.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Although the work of CDC employees is frequently glamorized in movies like Outbreak and Contagion, we face the same challenges as any other large, complex organization.

Inform local authorities about your special needs before a hurricane strikes.

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

In planning an effective response to a bioterrorism incident, it is critical to understand and anticipate the public's viewpoint, their perceptions of the threat and their intended behaviors. This includes their likelihood of taking recommended precautions and their likelihood of taking matters into their own hands. In particular, it is important to understand the perspective of racial/ethnic minority groups given that these communities may be disproportionately affected in a real attack. During this webinar, subject matter experts will discuss results from public opinion polls conducted between December 2012 to January 2013, which assessed how people would respond to a possible release of anthrax spores in an unidentified area.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for July 15, 2013

After a devastating hurricane in 2008, Texas A&M's Veterinary School formed a deployable veterinary emergency team. Find out more about the team, what they do, and how they work alongside first responders to rescue and treat animals after a disaster.

Learn about your community's emergency plans, warning signals, evacuation routes, and locations of emergency shelters.

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

By completing a disaster plan in advance, you can help ensure that you and your loved ones are prepared for hurricanes and other emergencies.

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Injuries following tornadoes and hurricanes result in significant morbidity and mortality. Both CDC and State Health Departments play important roles in providing assistance in disaster preparedness and response, including pre-hospital transport decision making, injury surveillance, and emergency risk communication. Following hurricanes and tornadoes, it is critical to have alternative treatment sites, appropriate wound management, injury data collection, and health messaging to reduce injuries. During this COCA call, subject matter experts will discuss the current state of science and epidemiology and state level response, with specific examples from Florida.

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)

Updated cases and deaths related to Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV)