CDC

What does CDC stand for?

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC is an acronym for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC is the United States' national public health institute.

The primary goal of the CDC is to protect public health and safety. The acronym is often seen in reports of diseases, environmental health, injury prevention, and food borne pathogens. The CDC is located in DeKalb County, Georgia.

Example

I wonder if the CDC would even tell the public if there was a rampant killer disease
CDC means
CDC means Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Updated August 18, 2016

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