December 2008 issue
About the journal: Emerging Infectious Diseases represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. More >
The National Center for Preparedness, Detection, and Control of Infectious Diseases (NCPDCID) protects populations domestically and internationally through leadership, partnerships, epidemiologic and laboratory studies, and the use of quality systems, standards, and practices. NCPDCID collaborates with the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases (CCID), CDC, and the agency’s national and global partners to conduct, coordinate, and support infectious disease surveillance, research, and prevention. Each of the center’s 6 divisions complements this cross-cutting mission, working with internal and external partners to improve public health.
A-Z List of NCPDCID TopicsNCPDCID Divisions
- Division of Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response (DBPR)
- Division of Emerging Infections and Surveillance Services (DEISS)
- Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ)
- Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion (DHQP)
- Division of Laboratory Systems (DLS)
- Division of Scientific Resources (DSR)
Features
Health Tips for Students Studying Abroad
November 17, 2008
Deciding where and what to study may be a difficult task. However, armed with the right information, there is one pre-travel task that's easy — preparing for a safe and healthy trip! more >
Travel Health Kit
October 27, 2008
When you're planning an international trip, don't forget to pack a Travelers' Health Kit with items you will need to stay healthy on your trip. more >
Specialty Sites
- Arctic Infections Program
- Antimicrobial Resistance
- Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)
- Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)
- Model Performance Evaluation Program (MPEP), Laboratory
- Multi-level Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing Resources (MASTER)
- National Laboratory Training Network
- Sharps Safety
- Travelers' Health
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