Federal Government Resources
Links to federal government agency and organization websites.
Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings
Prevention and Control of Norovirus Gastroenteritis Outbreaks in Healthcare Settings
This is intended for use by infection prevention staff, physicians, healthcare epidemiologists, healthcare administrators, nurses, other healthcare providers, and persons responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating infection prevention and control programs for healthcare settings across the continuum of care. The guideline can also be used as a resource for societies or organizations that wish to develop more detailed implementation guidance for prevention and control of norovirus gastroenteritis outbreaks for specialized settings or populations. |
Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings
Prevention Strategies for Seasonal Influenza in Healthcare Settings
Influenza is primarily a community-based infection that is transmitted in households and community settings. Each year, 5% to 20% of U.S. residents acquire an influenza virus infection, and many will seek medical care in ambulatory healthcare settings (e.g., pediatricians' offices, urgent-care clinics). |
Private Drinking Water Well Consumer Information
Private Drinking Water Well Consumer Information
If your family gets drinking water from a private well, do you know if your water is safe to drink? What health risks could you and your family face? Where can you go for help or advice? |
Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, & Other Arthropods
Protection against Mosquitoes, Ticks, & Other Arthropods
Vaccines or chemoprophylactic drugs are available to protect against some vectorborne diseases such as yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, and malaria; however, travel health practitioners should advise travelers to use repellents and other general protective measures against biting arthropods. The effectiveness of malaria chemoprophylaxis is variable, depending on patterns of drug resistance, bioavailability, and compliance with medication, and no similar preventive measures exist for other mosquitoborne diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, Zika, and West Nile encephalitis or tickborne diseases such as Lyme borreliosis, tickborne encephalitis, and relapsing fever. |
Protective Healthcare Personnel
Protective Healthcare Personnel
Protective Healthcare Personnel |
Public Water Supply Systems Search
Public Water Supply Systems Search
Provides a search interface to public water supply systems where you can specify water system number name or type, principal county served, primary water source type, point of contact type, and more. |
PulseNet
PulseNet
PulseNet compares the 'DNA fingerprints' of bacteria from patients to find clusters of disease that might represent unrecognized outbreaks. Health officials can't stop an outbreak, and industry and regulatory agencies can't make changes to our food and water delivery systems, if they don't know that outbreaks are occurring. That's where PulseNet comes in. |
PulseNet in the News
PulseNet in the News
News about PulseNet. |
Rabies Information
Rabies Information
Rabies is a preventable viral disease of mammals most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. |
Rabies Publications
Rabies Publications
This page on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website provides several publications related to the topic of rabies (including data such as weekly reports, maps, & figures). |
Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings
Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings
This site gives healthcare providers a quick reference resource for the best toxicology and treatment information for patients with pesticide exposures. |
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule by Vaccine and Age Group
Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule by Vaccine and Age Group
Provides vaccination recommendations for adults based on their age range. |
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Age 0-18 Years
Recommended Immunization Schedule for Persons Age 0-18 Years
Provides vaccination recommendations for children based on their age range. |
Recommended Vaccinations Indicated for Adults Based on Medical & Other Indications
Recommended Vaccinations Indicated for Adults Based on Medical & Other Indications
Provides vaccination recommendations for adults based on medical and other indications. |
Remarks by President Biden at Virtual Meeting on Military Deployments Supporting Hospitals for the COVID-19 Response
Remarks by President Biden at Virtual Meeting on Military Deployments Supporting Hospitals for the COVID-19 Response
Remarks by President Biden at Virtual Meeting on Military Deployments Supporting Hospitals for the COVID-19 Response |
Report of the Secretary’s Task Force on Black and Minority Health
Report of the Secretary’s Task Force on Black and Minority Health
This report was released in 1985 under the leadership of former HHS Secretary Margaret Heckler. This landmark report marked the first convening of a group of health experts by the United States government to conduct a comprehensive study of racial and ethnic minority health and elevated minority health to a national stage. The anniversary theme is “30 Years of Advancing Health Equity | The Heckler Report: A Force for Ending Health Disparities in America.” This theme commemorates our nation’s efforts towards eliminating health disparities among racial and ethnic minorities that were mobilized by the findings from the Heckler Report. This milestone anniversary serves as a paramount opportunity to highlight national and local efforts towards eliminating health disparities and advancing health equity, including legislative policy and actions such as the Affordable Care Act, the HHS Action Plan to Reduce Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, and the National Partnership for Action to End Health Disparities. |
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection (RSV)
Info about RSV |
Root Cause Analysis
Root Cause Analysis
The goal of the root cause analysis process is to find out what happened, why it happened, and how to prevent it from happening again. Because our culture of safety is based on prevention, not punishment, teams investigate how well patient care systems function. We focus on the "how" and the "why" not on the "who". Through the application of Human Factors Engineering approaches, we aim to support human performance. |
Rule for Small Numbers and Public Data Release
Rule for Small Numbers and Public Data Release
Rule for Small Numbers and Public Data Release |
Safe Drinking Water Information System Search
Safe Drinking Water Information System Search
Contains information about public water systems and their violations of drinking water regulations, as reported by the states. |
Safe Minimun Internal Temperature Chart
Safe Minimun Internal Temperature Chart
This page offers information about afe steps in food handling, cooking, and storage are essential in preventing foodborne illness. |
SAM.gov
SAM.gov
The System for Award Management (SAM.gov) is an official website of the U.S. Government. There is no cost to use SAM.gov. |
SAMHSA - TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults with or in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
SAMHSA - TIP 54: Managing Chronic Pain in Adults with or in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
This guide equips clinicians with information for treating chronic pain in adults living with a history of substance use |
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline
SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline |
Screen for Life
Screen for Life
National Colorectal Cancer Action Campaign informs men and women aged 50 years and older about the importance of having regular colorectal cancer screening tests. Screening tests help find precancerous polyps (abnormal growths) so they can be removed before they have a chance to turn into cancer. |
Seal Up - Trap Up - Clean Up!
Seal Up - Trap Up - Clean Up!
The best way to prevent a rodent infestation and contact with rodents is to remove the food sources, water, and items that provide shelter for rodents. |
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals
Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Centers for Diesase Control and Prevention information on sexually transmitted diseases. |
Shigella
Shigella
Found in every part of the United States and throughout the world. The bacteria can enter the water through various ways, including sewage overflows, sewage systems that are not working properly, and polluted storm water runoff. |
SNOMED-CT
SNOMED-CT
This site has information on how to register for ULMS to access their SNOMED-CT browser. |
Stage 2 Meaningful Use Fact Sheet
Stage 2 Meaningful Use Fact Sheet
Stage 2 Meaningful Use Fact Sheet |
Staphylococcus aureus
Staphylococcus aureus
This page provides information about Staphylococcus aureus |
State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2014
State Indicator Report on Physical Activity 2014
The State Indicator Report on Physical Activity, 2014, presents state-level information on physical activity behaviors and on environmental and policy supports for physical activity. |
State-Based HAI Prevention
State-Based HAI Prevention
Resources for state-based prevention of HAIs. |
STD Clinical Slides
STD Clinical Slides
Centers for Diesase Control and Prevention information on sexually transmitted diseases. |
STD Fact Sheets
STD Fact Sheets
Centers for Diesase Control and Prevention information on sexually transmitted diseases. |
STD Treatment
STD Treatment
Centers for Diesase Control and Prevention information on sexually transmitted diseases. |
Sterilization Forms
Sterilization Forms
Consent for Sterilization Forms (English & Spanish) are available here. |
Sterilization – Consent Form (scroll to bottom of webpage for current forms)
Sterilization – Consent Form (scroll to bottom of webpage for current forms)
Sterilization – Consent Form |
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. |
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Suicide Prevention Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMSHA) Suicide Prevention Resources
A list of organizations, links, articles, and other resources for suicide prevention provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. |
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Suicide Prevention Resource Center
Suicide Prevention Resource Center |
Swimmer's Ear
Swimmer's Ear
Swimmer's ear is a common problem that can cause pain and discomfort for children and swimmers of all ages. |
Target Assess Prevent Strategy
Target Assess Prevent Strategy
Target Assess Prevent Strategy |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Contraception
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Contraception
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Contraception |
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Providing Quality Family Planning Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Providing Quality Family Planning Services
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Providing Quality Family Planning Services |
Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program
Title V Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant Program
The Title V Maternal and Child Health Block Grant Program is the nation’s oldest federal-state partnership. It aims to improve the health and well-being of women (particularly mothers) and children. |
Top 5 Things to Know About Zika
Top 5 Things to Know About Zika
This poster describes the top 5 things everyone needs to know about the Zika virus. |