It's understandable that when something new comes out that's unfamiliar, scary, and has severe outcomes, it gets a lot of media attention. In fact, the Zika outbreak is unprecedented. We've never before identified a mosquito-borne infection that can cause fetal malformations. Tom Frieden attentionbearfact share on social
We have learned a lot about how to treat Ebola, how to ensure that the people caring for people with Ebola do so minimizing their risk of infection. Tom Frieden careebolaensure Change image and share on social
We want people to take responsibility for how healthy they are, and we want to help them live longer, healthier lives. Tom Frieden healthylivelong Change image and share on social
We know how to stop Ebola: by isolating and treating patients, tracing and monitoring their contacts, and breaking the chains of transmission. Tom Frieden breakchaincontact Change image and share on social
The bottom line is, if you're pregnant, don't travel to an area where Zika is spreading. Tom Frieden areabottomline Change image and share on social
The way Zika spreads is primarily through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in places that don't have screens and air-conditioning. Tom Frieden aedeaegyptiair Change image and share on social
Some hospitals screen all ICU patients and isolate those with MRSA, a process that can be challenging for both caregivers and patients. Tom Frieden caregiverchallengehospital Change image and 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
I've treated so many adults who are desperate - desperate - to get off tobacco. They all started as kids. I see the industry getting another generation of our kids addicted. Tom Frieden addictadultdesperate Change image and share on social
The Zika virus invades and disrupts the development of the fetal brain, but the effects on the brains of infants and young children are unknown. Tom Frieden brainchilddevelopment Change image and share on social