Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a US federal agency under the Department of Health and Human Services. It's the primary national public health institute in the United States, working to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability. The CDC is in the news currently due to several public health concerns and personnel shifts. Recent reports highlight the CDC's involvement in investigating a rare rabies transmission case following a kidney transplant. Additionally, former CDC officials have been appointed to lead California's new public health initiative, PHNIX, after leaving the agency due to conflicts with the previous administration. The CDC's expertise is also relevant in addressing an accelerating measles outbreak in South Carolina, emphasizing the importance of vaccinations. These events underscore the CDC's ongoing role in monitoring and responding to public health threats and the impact of political factors on public health leadership.