One of the most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy is also one of the simplest — handwashing with soap and water. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as a cold or the flu.
Histoplasmosis is a fungal infection that can affect anyone. It usually impacts the lungs and causes pneumonia but also can affect other parts of the body. Learning about histoplasmosis can help you stay healthy and recognize symptoms early if you do get the infection.
This October marks 11 years since the National ALS Registry was established and began recruiting patients living with ALS. Researchers have made progress in the past decade in learning more about ALS; however, there is still a long way to go to fully understand the disease.
The loss of a baby due to stillbirth remains a sad reality for many families and takes a serious toll on families’ health and well-being. Read Miranda’s story about the loss of her son Adrian through stillbirth.
Stay up to date on STEM at CDC. Public health brings together science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with other subjects like language arts, civics, and sociology. Sign up to receive email updates on STEM activities, resources, and more.
COVID-19 in the U.S.
Cases, Data, and Surveillance
Find maps and charts to track cases, deaths, and other trends of COVID-19 at the local, state, and national levels.
View CDC’s COVID Data Tracker Vaccinations tab to track distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in your state.
