Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA)
COCA prepares clinicians to respond to emerging health threats and public health emergencies by communicating relevant, timely information related to disease outbreaks, disasters, terrorism events, and other health alerts.
Learn more about COCA
- COCA Call: February 29, 2024: Overdoses Involving Xylazine Mixed with Fentanyl: Clinical and Public Health Implications
- COCA Now: February 12, 2024: CDC Urges Mpox Vaccination for Those Eligible Given Continued U.S. Mpox Cases
- COCA Call: February 1, 2024: Diagnostic Testing and Treatment Guidelines for COVID-19 and Influenza
- COCA Now: January 26, 2024: Reminder of Recommendations for Seasonal Administration of Maternal RSV Vaccine
- COCA Now: January 25, 2024: Stay Alert for Measles Cases
- COCA Now: January 22, 2024: Information on Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine Administration Errors in Young Children and Pregnant People
- COCA Now: January 5, 2024: Updated Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Increased Supply of Nirsevimab to Protect Young Children from Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season
- COCA Now: January 5, 2024: Update on High Blood Lead Levels in Children Consuming Recalled Cinnamon Applesauce Pouches and Potential Chromium Exposure
Learn about emergency preparedness and response activities and current public health threats.
Earn free CME, CNE, CPH, ACPE, CEU, CECH, and AAVSB/RACE continuing education.
Get new & updated guidance on natural disasters, infectious diseases, and other public health hazards.
Find information on upcoming training and conference opportunities from federal agencies or COCA Partners.
Find emergency preparedness and response training resources created specifically for clinicians.
Get emails about upcoming COCA Calls, training resources, and other public health updates.
COCA partners with national medical and public health organizations to ensure that clinicians have timely, credible, and accurate information needed to provide care.
List of COCA Partners
CDC’s Epidemic Information Exchange (Epi-X) is a secure, web-based network that serves as a powerful information exchange. It connects public health professionals involved in identifying, investigating, and responding to public health threats.