Centers for Disease Control and Prevention





The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the
lead United States agency for protecting the health and safety of people by
providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting
health through strong partnerships. CDC serves as a national focus for
developing and applying disease prevention and control (especially
infectious diseases), environmental health, and health promotion and
education activities designed to improve the health of the people of the
United States.

Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the CDC is an agency of the Department of
Health and Human Services.