Federal Government Resources
Links to federal government agency and organization websites.
Anthrax
Anthrax
Anthrax is a serious infectious disease caused by gram-positive, rod-shaped bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. Anthrax can be found naturally in soil and commonly affects domestic and wild animals around the world. Although it is rare, people can get sick with anthrax if they come in contact with infected animals or contaminated animal products. |
Antibiotic Prescribing and Use
Antibiotic Prescribing and Use
Antibiotics save lives but any time antibiotics are used, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance. At least 80 million antibiotic prescriptions each year are unnecessary, which makes improving antibiotic prescribing and use a national priority. |
Antibiotic Stewardship
Antibiotic Stewardship
Antibiotic Stewardship |
Antibiotic Use Prevalence Surveys
Antibiotic Use Prevalence Surveys
Antibiotic Use Prevalence Surveys |
Antibiotics Awareness
Antibiotics Awareness
Antibiotics Awareness |
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Details about the commemoration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month can be found on this page of the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health. |
Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and eXchange
Assessment, Feedback, Incentives, and eXchange
A quality improvement program used by awardees to raise immunization coverage levels, reduce missed opportunities to vaccinate, and improve standards of practices at the provider level. |
Asthma
Asthma
On this website, the CDC’s National Asthma Control Program helps Americans with asthma achieve better health and improved quality of life. |
Asthma and the Environment
Asthma and the Environment
EPH tracking CDC Asthma and the Environment |
Asthma Speaker's Kit
Asthma Speaker's Kit
This 75-slide presentation depicts the pathophysiology of asthma; prevalence, mortality, and morbidity measures at the national level; risk factors; medical management; and the public health response needed to successfully fight asthma. |
Asthma Triggers
Asthma Triggers
AAFA Causes of Asthma Triggers |
Autism Case Online Training Course
Autism Case Online Training Course
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers a free introductory online training course designed to improve the early identification of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. |