Flu can be serious, and it kills tens of thousands of Americans each year. Vaccination is easier and more convenient than ever, so get yourself and your family protected. Tom Frieden americanconvenienteasy Change image and share on social
The first case of Ebola diagnosed in the United States has caused some to call on the United States to ban travel for anyone from the countries in West Africa facing the worst of the Ebola epidemic. That response is understandable. It's only human to want to protect ourselves and our families. Tom Frieden africabadban share on social
From all the available evidence, the body has an excellent immune response to Zika. Therefore, once you get it once, you will never get it again. Tom Frieden bodyevidenceexcellent Change image and share on social
Haiti is not an easy place to fight disease, even in the best of times. That was true even before a devastating earthquake ravaged Haiti's capital and largest city, Port-au-Prince, in 2010. Tom Frieden capitalcitydevastate Change image and share on social
At CDC, we work 24/7 to save lives and protect people. Tom Frieden cdclivepeople Change image and share on social
If we vaccinate well, if we increase those vaccination rates, we can stop measles just as we stopped it before. Tom Frieden increasemeaslesrate Change image and share on social
I loved clinical practice, but in public health, you can impact more than one person at a time. The whole society is your patient. Tom Frieden clinicalhealthimpact Change image and share on social
When my son was little, he asked me: 'Daddy, which is worser, sugar or salt?' I still don't know the answer. Tom Frieden answeraskdaddy Change image and share on social
In addition to not stopping the spread of Ebola, isolating countries will make it harder to respond to Ebola, creating an even greater humanitarian and health care emergency. Importantly, isolating countries won't keep Ebola contained and away from American shores. Tom Frieden additionamericancare share on social
It is remarkable how surprising Zika has been. This is the first time we have had a mosquito-borne infection that can cause a devastating birth defect. Tom Frieden bearbirthdefect Change image and share on social