CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health. Updated content includes categories "Surveillance for Health Threats", "Worker Safety" and "Data Analysis".

CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.

CDC, along with the affected Gulf Coast states, has developed a plan to track potential short-term health effects related to the oil spill. Surveillance systems track changes in the number and severity of illnesses and injuries in a population, alerting public health officials to trends that require further investigation.

CDC and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recognize the importance of anticipating, monitoring and responding to any potential public health hazards that may affect human health.

Rabies: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

Hurricane Preparedness Week is May 23 - 29.

People can be exposed to hazardous substances related to the spill by breathing them (air), by swallowing them (food, water), or by touching them (skin).

Diphtheria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

An explosion aboard the Deep Water Horizon sinks the drilling rig, causing oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico.

Malaria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

The Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts in Iceland creating floods in the area and producing high levels of volcanic ash prompting health concerns.

CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR) has published Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) #CDC-RFA-TP10-1001: Preparedness and Emergency Response Learning Centers (PERLC). U.S. accredited Schools of Public Health are eligible to apply. FAQ are linked from the Training home page.

Coordinating Pediatric Medical Care During an Influenza Pandemic

Hospital 2009 H1N1 Pandemic Influenza Readiness Review Checklist

Diphtheria: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

Leptospirosis: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

Tetanus and Neonatal Tetanus: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

Tuberculosis: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action

Product of a Pediatric Healthcare Response to Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Stakeholder Meeting

Bloody Diarrhea (Dysentery): Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action