Search Form Controls Submit Search the CDC CDC A-Z INDEX About CDC 24-7 Language: English (US) Recommend on Facebook Tweet 1 2 3 4 5 About CDC 24-7 Laboratory Safety at CDC Leadership Organization Mission and Vision Funding & Grants Jobs and Careers Winnable Battles Vital Signs Public Health Grand Rounds FACT OF THE WEEK Particle pollution has been linked to heart attacks and strokes, and even death in people with heart disease. Get the Air Quality Index to know when to expect high levels of air pollution and how to protect yourself. More CURRENT EXHIBITS Ebola: People ● Public Health ● Political Will, an investigation of the historic 2014-2016 Ebola Fever Virus epidemic in West Africa, the United States, and around the world. Now open through June 15, 2018. More INFLUENZA (FLU) UPDATES Flu activity peaked and is below the national baseline. Though the flu season is coming to a close, CDC routinely recommends flu vaccination as long as influenza viruses are circulating. More CDC ORGANIZATION The CDC is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. View CDC's Official Mission Statements/Organizational Charts to learn more about CDC′s organizational structure. More I Am CDC - Meet the Staff Low Resolution Video I’ve had several roles at CDC since I joined the agency 11 years ago. In one of them, I led a laboratory unit that made seed viruses for vaccines during the 2009 influenza pandemic. More Steps To Improve Lab Safety CDC laboratories routinely work with some of the most deadly germs in the world – identifying health threats and conducting vital public health research. CDC constantly develops and reviews extensive laboratory guidelines and procedures to protect both the public and laboratory workers. CDC Works for You 24-7 Saving Lives Protecting People CDC Responders CDC Foundation File Formats Help: How do I view different file formats (PDF, DOC, PPT, MPEG) on this site? Audio/Video file Page last reviewed: April 30, 2018 Page last updated: April 30, 2018 Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention About CDC Jobs Funding Policies Privacy FOIA No Fear Act OIG 1600 Clifton Road Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 USA 800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636), TTY: 888-232-6348 Email CDC-INFO U.S. Department of Health & Human Services HHS/Open USA.gov