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CDC's Mission
To promote health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.

CDC seeks to accomplish its mission by working with partners throughout the nation and world to monitor health, detect and investigate health problems, conduct research to enhance prevention, develop and advocate sound public health policies, implement prevention strategies, promote healthy behaviors, foster safe and healthful environments, and provide leadership and training.

CDC has developed and sustained many vital partnerships with public and private entities that improve service to the American people. In FY 2000, the workforce of CDC comprised approximately 8,500 FTE in 170 disciplines with a public health focus. Although CDC's national headquarters is in Atlanta, Georgia, more than 2,000 CDC employees work at other locations, including 47 state health departments. Approximately 120 are assigned overseas in 45 countries. CDC includes 12 Centers, Institutes, and Offices.

Recognition of Illness Associated with the Intentional Release of a Biologic Agent

On September 11, 2001, following the terrorist incidents in New York City and Washington, D.C., CDC recommended heightened surveillance for any unusual disease occurrence or increased numbers of illnesses that might be associated with the terrorist attacks.

Emerging Infectious Diseases - SARS

(Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome)

Here is the latest information, precautions and practices regarding the worldwide epidemic.  CLICK HERE for more information from the CDC and the World Health Organization.

Francis J. Curry - Design, Assessment and Upgrade of Isolation Rooms.

Information on how to design state-of-the-art isolation room whether you're building one from scratch or upgrading an existing room.

by Tara O'Toole
Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA

A chilling scenario of a biowarfare attack.

Draft Guideline for Environmental Infection Control -2001

   CDC Health Advisory

CDC Interim* Recommendations for Protecting Workers from Exposure to Bacillus anthracis in Work Sites Where Mail Is Handled or Processed
(*Updated from CDC Health Advisory 45 issued 10/24/01)

Guidance for Protecting Building Environments from Airborne Chemical, Biological, or Radiological Attacks May, 2002 DHHS (NIOSH) Pub No. 2002-139

Health Hazard Evaluations:
Tuberculosis
1990-1999

DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2001-116
January 2001

A Mold Q&A

Common questions about mold infestations in homes and other types of buildings that can cause Building Related Illnes (BRI) and contribute to Sick Building Syndrome (SBS)

SARS Information

Basic SARS Information     EMS & SARS     SARS & Infection Control

SARS Precautions

Engineering Infection Control through Facility Design

Many medical centers have modified their facility design to provide a safer environment for patients. From an infection control perspective, the primary objective of hospital design is to place the patient at no risk for infection while hospitalized. We describe historical landmarks about hospital design, modern facility design, and specific designs to prevent acquisition and spread of infections such as tuberculosis and aspergillosis.

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