The CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is part of a long history of efforts to fight death and disease with data – and it’s at risk. Over the weekend, 700 CDC staffers faced employment ...
For decades, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has served as the nation’s most vital institution for safeguarding public health and security. Operating at the intersection of ...
The CDC says it is working closely with states on cyclosporiasis. But experts warn certain cuts to public health could slow the investigation.
Top health experts described the loss of senior staffers as “reckless,” a “disaster,” and ruinous to evidence-based public health policy — leaving the country more vulnerable. Dr. Susan Monarez ...
Public health relies on data – whether it is tracking the effectiveness of a given year’s flu vaccine, monitoring blood lead levels around the country or estimating the prevalence of diabetes. This ...