Federal Government Resources
Links to federal government agency and organization websites.
Desencadenantes del Asma
Desencadenantes del AsmaDesencadenantes del Asma |
Developmental Milestones
Developmental MilestonesSkills such as taking a first step, smiling for the first time, and waving "bye bye" are called developmental milestones. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, act, and move (crawling, walking, etc.). |
Division of Global Migration and Quarantine
Division of Global Migration and QuarantineOur mission is to reduce morbidity and mortality among immigrants, refugees, travelers, expatriates, and other globally mobile populations, and to prevent the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases through regulation, science, research, preparedness, and response. |
Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention
Division of HIV/AIDS PreventionAs a part of its overall public health mission, CDC provides leadership in helping control the HIV/AIDS epidemic by working with community, state, national, and international partners in surveillance, research, and prevention and evaluation activities. These activities are critically important because CDC estimates that about 1.2 million Americans are living with HIV, and that 12.8% of these persons do not know they are infected. |
Downloadable Asthma Medication Chart: Controller Versus Reliever
Downloadable Asthma Medication Chart: Controller Versus RelieverDownloadable Asthma Medication Chart: Controller Versus Reliever |
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016This page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention site has information provides data from the National Vital Statistics System regarding Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016. |
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017
Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2017This page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention site has information provides data from the National Vital Statistics System regarding Drug Overdose Deaths in the United States, 1999–2016. |
Easy-to-Read Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children Age 0-6 Years
Easy-to-Read Immunization Schedules for Infants and Children Age 0-6 YearsThe recommended immunization schedule is designed to protect infants and children early in life, when they are most vulnerable and before they are exposed to potentially life-threatening diseases. |
Easy-to-Read Immunization Schedules for Preteens and Teens Age 7-18 Years
Easy-to-Read Immunization Schedules for Preteens and Teens Age 7-18 YearsThe recommended immunization schedules list the age or age range when each vaccine or series of shots is recommended. |
Emergency Communication Plan
Emergency Communication PlanThis page explains what an emergency communication plan is and why you should make one. It also provides tips and templates on how to make a plan. |
Emergency Kit and Family Communications Plan Video
Emergency Kit and Family Communications Plan VideoThis video teaches youth about making a family communications plan and emergency kit. The video covers what questions to ask when making a plan, what to put in an emergency kit, and ideas for getting families together to make a plan or kit. |
Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with Disabilities
Emergency Preparedness for Individuals with DisabilitiesHow might a disaster affect me? What are my personal needs during a disaster? By evaluating your own individual needs and making an emergency plan that fits those needs, you and your loved ones can be better prepared. |
Emergency Preparedness for Kids
Emergency Preparedness for KidsLaunched in February 2003, Ready is a national public service advertising campaign designed to educate and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies including natural and man-made disasters. The goal of the campaign is to get the public involved and ultimately to increase the level of basic preparedness across the nation. |
Emergency Preparedness for Seniors
Emergency Preparedness for SeniorsThe likelihood that you and your family will recover from an emergency tomorrow often depends on the planning and preparation done today. While each person’s abilities and needs are unique, every individual can take steps to prepare for all kinds of emergencies. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan that fits those needs, you and your loved ones can be better prepared. There are commonsense measures older Americans can take to start preparing for emergencies before they happen. |
Emergency Supply Kit Construction
Emergency Supply Kit ConstructionA disaster supplies kit is simply a collection of basic items your household may need in the event of an emergency. Try to assemble your kit well in advance of an emergency. You may have to evacuate at a moment’s notice and take essentials with you. You will probably not have time to search for the supplies you need or shop for them. |
Emerging Infections Program Healthcare Associated Infections Community Interface
Emerging Infections Program Healthcare Associated Infections Community InterfaceEmerging Infections Program Healthcare Associated Infections Community Interface |
Emerging Infections Programs
Emerging Infections ProgramsA network of state health departments and their collaborators in local health departments, academic institutions, other federal agencies, public health and clinical laboratories, infection preventionists, and healthcare providers. |
Enteric Diseases
Enteric DiseasesEnteric infections enter the body through the mouth and intestinal tract and are usually spread through contaminated food and water or by contact with vomit or feces. Every year, millions of cases of foodborne illness and thousands of associated deaths occur in the United States. |
Enterovirus D68 Information
Enterovirus D68 InformationOne of many non-polio enteroviruses. This virus was first identified in California in 1962, but it has not been commonly reported in the United States. |
Escherichia coli O157:H7
Escherichia coli O157:H7One of the hundreds of strains of the bacterium Escherichia coli. Most strains are harmless and live in the intestines of healthy humans and animals. |
Exploring Asthma
Exploring AsthmaAsthma (AZ-ma) is a chronic (long-term) lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways. Asthma causes recurring periods of wheezing (a whistling sound when you breathe), chest tightness, shortness of breath, and coughing. |
Fact Sheet: The Biden Administration to Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Americans for Free
Fact Sheet: The Biden Administration to Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Americans for FreeFact Sheet: The Biden Administration to Begin Distributing At-Home, Rapid COVID-19 Tests to Americans for Free |
Facts About Cataract
Facts About CataractThe National Institutes of Health is the nation’s medical research agency. This webpage on the National Eye Institute website focuses on facts about cataract. |
Fair Labor Standards Act
Fair Labor Standards ActFair Labor Standards Act |
FDA - Q&A Regarding Milk Safety
FDA - Q&A Regarding Milk SafetyFDA - Q&A Regarding Milk Safety |
FDA Hepatitis A
FDA Hepatitis AThis page provides information about Hepatitis A |
FDA Recall due to Elevated Lead in Spices
FDA Recall due to Elevated Lead in SpicesThis page provides information about a FDA recall due to elevated lead in spices. |
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety AlertsFDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals, and Safety Alerts |
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Online Training
FEMA Emergency Management Institute Online TrainingOnline training offered by FEMA Emergency Management Institute |
Fentanyl Drug Facts
Fentanyl Drug FactsFentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid analgesic that is similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It is a schedule II prescription drug, and it is typically used to treat patients with severe pain or to manage pain after surgery. It is also sometimes used to treat patients with chronic pain who are physically tolerant to other opioids. In its prescription form, fentanyl is known by such names as Actiq®, Duragesic®, and Sublimaze®. Street names for fentanyl or for fentanyl-laced heroin include Apache, China Girl, China White, Dance Fever, Friend, Goodfella, Jackpot, Murder 8, TNT, and Tango and Cash. |
Find Shortage Areas
Find Shortage AreasThis is the Find Shortage Areas page on the Health Resources & Services Administration. |
Find the Insect Repellent that is Right for You
Find the Insect Repellent that is Right for YouThis search tool will help you choose the repellent product that is right for you. You can specify the insect, protection time, active ingredient, or other product-specific information. |
Find the right repellant for you.
Find the right repellant for you.Use this search tool to help you choose the repellent product that is right for you. |
Find Tuberculosis Resources in Many Languages
Find Tuberculosis Resources in Many LanguagesFind tuberculosis resources connects you to a worldwide library of online resources, training, and educational materials. |
Fire Cache Smoke Monitor Archive
Fire Cache Smoke Monitor ArchiveA data site which monitors fire cache smoke. |
Flu Information for Parents with Young Children
Flu Information for Parents with Young ChildrenFlu is more dangerous than the common cold for children. Each year flu places a large burden on the health and well-being of children and their families. Annual influenza vaccination is the best method for preventing flu and its potentially severe complications in children. |
Flu Information for People 65 Years and Older
Flu Information for People 65 Years and OlderIt has been recognized for many years that people 65 years and older are at greater risk of serious complications from the flu compared with young, healthy adults because human immune defenses become weaker with age. While flu seasons can vary in severity, during most seasons, people 65 years and older bear the greatest burden of severe flu disease. In recent years, for example, it’s estimated that between 80 percent and 90 percent of seasonal flu-related deaths have occurred in people 65 years and older and between 50 percent and 70 percent of seasonal flu-related hospitalizations have occurred among people in that age group. So influenza is often quite serious for people 65 and older. |
Folic Acid Information
Folic Acid InformationFolic acid is a B vitamin. If a woman has enough folic acid in her body before and during pregnancy, it can help prevent major birth defects of the baby’s brain and spine. Women need 400 micrograms of folic acid every day. |
Food Safety
Food SafetyThis website is the gateway to food safety information provided by government agencies. |
Food Safety Recalls & Alerts
Food Safety Recalls & AlertsThis page on the Food Safety website offers the latest information about food recalls and alerts. |
Frequently Asked Flu Questions
Frequently Asked Flu QuestionsThis page on the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website contains information and recommendations about the current Influenza Season. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Vaccines & Immunizations
Frequently Asked Questions About Vaccines & ImmunizationsThis page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention covers basic information and common questions regarding vaccines and immunizations. |
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable ProgramFFVP can be an important tool in our efforts to combat childhood obesity. The Program has been successful in introducing school children to a variety of produce that they otherwise might not have the opportunity to sample. |
Get Smart About Drugs
Get Smart About DrugsGet Smart About Drugs |
Get the Facts
Get the FactsGet the Facts |
Giardia
GiardiaOne of the leading causes of waterborne disease, or disease caused by contaminated drinking water and recreational water. |
Giardia Parasite
Giardia ParasiteThis page provides information about Giardia Parasite |
Ground Water and Drinking Water Information
Ground Water and Drinking Water InformationComprehensive information about ground water and drinking water. |