Legal Definitions - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a government agency that is responsible for researching and preventing the spread of diseases. It is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The CDC was established in 1999 as part of a reorganization of the Department. Its main goal is to protect public health and safety through the control and prevention of disease, injury, and disability.

For example, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the CDC has been providing guidance and recommendations to help prevent the spread of the virus. They have also been conducting research to better understand the virus and how it spreads.