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US has twice as many measles cases so far this year than in all of 2024 • Apr. 4, 2025, 1:36 PM ET (AP)
Shingles is awful, but here's another reason to get vaccinated: It may fight dementia • Apr. 2, 2025, 7:05 PM ET (AP)
The Latest: Sen. Cory Booker breaks record for longest Senate speech at over 24 hours • Apr. 1, 2025, 8:34 PM ET (AP)
States sue Trump administration for rescinding billions in health funding • Apr. 1, 2025, 5:24 PM ET (AP)
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Also Known As Communicable Disease Center • CDC
Date 1946 - present
Headquarters Atlanta
Areas Of Involvement public health • preventive medicine
Related People David Satcher

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