Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the premier science-based, data-driven organization in the nation, dedicated to safeguarding public health. For over 70 years, the CDC has applied scientific knowledge to ensure children's health, support families, businesses, and communities in disease prevention, and uphold the overall health of the public.


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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Description

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the national public health agency of the United States. It is a United States federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services.

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Mission

CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same.

Vision

Equitably protecting health, safety & security.

Website

https://www.cdc.gov/

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https://twitter.com/CDCgov

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