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Coronavirus Disease 2019

CDC is responding to the novel coronavirus outbreak.

Featured Resources

EPIC Webinar September 1: Engaging with Disaster Citizen Science: Toolkits for Local Health Departments and Community Groups to Improve Community Preparedness
COCA Call August 17: Additional mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines for Moderately to Severely Immunocompromised People
COCA Call August 12: Therapeutic Options to Prevent Severe COVID-19 in Immunocompromised People
COCA Call June 17: Evaluating and Caring for Patients with Post-COVID Conditions

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Learn more about different types of emergencies and how to stay safe when they happen.

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Resources for Emergency Health Professionals

First responders, clinicians, laboratorians, and others, find resources for emergency responses.

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Information on Specific Types of Emergencies

Learn more about different kinds of health threats.

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Resources for Planners & Responders

Training, tools and resources to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

CDC Emergency Operations Center Activations

News about current public health emergency responses including Coronavirus and Ebola.

Communication Programs

Webinars, newsletters, and more to help clinicians stay informed about public health emergencies

Information about urgent public health issues for public health professionals and clinicians

Information exchange to help you stay safer and healthier during a public health emergency

Crisis and emergency risk communication training, tools, and resources

Featured Calls/Webinars

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PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS BLOG
Home Alone: Prepare Kids for Emergencies

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HAVE YOU PLANNED AHEAD?
Learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies

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PREPARE FOR HURRICANES
Advice to help you safely prepare, evacuate, and shelter for severe storms

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Page last reviewed: March 19, 2020

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Center for Preparedness and Response (CPR)