If you are at higher risk of developing serious flu complications, flu vaccination is especially important. When you get vaccinated, you reduce your risk of getting sick with flu and possibly being hospitalized or dying from flu.
Spina bifida occurs when a portion of the backbone, as well as the spinal cord beneath, do not form correctly during pregnancy. This typically results in damage to the spinal cord and nerves.
When young people are bystanders to bullying, they can use simple techniques like safely interrupting the situation or speaking up when they see bullying happening.
Life is bound to change in many ways when your child is diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. It can all seem overwhelming at first, but it will get easier with time and knowledge.
Dining Decisions is a CDC mobile game for kids available on iTunes and Google Play. This interactive and educational app is a fun way for kids to learn to make healthy food choices whether at home, school, or on the go.
If you have close relatives with breast or ovarian cancer, you may be at higher risk for developing these diseases. Does your family health history put you at higher risk? Would you benefit from cancer genetic counseling and testing?
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.
