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Prepare for Winter

Preparing for holidays is also a great time to prepare for winter weather.

Featured Resources

COCA Call September 21: Algorithms for Diagnosing the Endemic Mycoses Blastomycosis, Coccidioidomycosis, and Histoplasmosis
COCA Call September 19: Preparing for the Upcoming Respiratory Virus Season: Recommendations for Influenza, COVID-19, and RSV Vaccines for Older Adults
COCA Call August 31: 2023-2024 Recommendations for Influenza Prevention and Treatment in Children: An Update for Pediatric Providers

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Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones

Learn more about different types of emergencies and how to stay safe when they happen.

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Resources for Emergency Health Professionals

First responders, clinicians, laboratorians, and others, find resources for emergency responses.

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Information on Specific Types of Emergencies

Learn more about different kinds of health threats.

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Resources for Planners & Responders

Training, tools and resources to prepare for and respond to emergencies.

CDC Emergency Operations Center Activations

News about current public health emergency responses including Coronavirus and Mpox.

Communication Programs

Webinars, newsletters, and more to help clinicians stay informed about public health emergencies

Information about urgent public health issues for public health professionals and clinicians

Information exchange to help you stay safer and healthier during a public health emergency

Crisis and emergency risk communication training, tools, and resources

Featured Calls/Webinars

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PUBLIC HEALTH MATTERS BLOG
10 Practical Skills to Learn Before an Emergency

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HAVE YOU PLANNED AHEAD?
Learn how to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergencies

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COPING WITH A DISASTER
Taking care of your emotional health during an emergency will help you think clearly and react to urgent needs to protect yourself and your family

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