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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Reviewed:: Feb 1, 2026 by Biology

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Overview:: This is the main umbrella site for the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. The material presented covers a vast array of topics including Diseases & Conditions, Healthy Living, Traveler's Health, and Emergency Preparedness. The purpose of this site is to provide information to the general public about diseases, epidemiology and related issues.
Type of Material:: Government Center Website.
Recommended Uses:: Traditionally the CDC has presented information on diseases and made updates on outbreaks and potential disease risks available. However, given the take over of the CDC by political agendas, the science and medical information is no longer trustworthy and should not be recommended for general use.
Technical Requirements:: None.
Identify Major Learning Goals:: None given. This site is primarily educational, but is directed towards the general public and not specifically towards academia. The site is designed to provide a public service: informing the public about diseases and health.
Target Student Population:: General Public.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:: None.

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Articles and information created prior to 2024 and not updated since are potentially credible

Concerns:

The CDC was formerly the world's preeminent epidemiological organization. However, major changes to the organization's mission and priorities, the hollowing out of the scientific and medical expertise, and growing skepticism about the CDC from the medical and scientific community suggest the CDC is now a discredited source for accurate information.

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

Older articles, created prior to 2024 and not updated since are potentially effective for teaching and learning

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The potential effectiveness as a teaching tool is vitiated by the current disintegration of the CDC

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The site is well designed and easy to navigate
The menus are well designed for access to the many articles and resources linked to the site

Concerns:

Despite the good design of the website, the site should not be used for accurate information or teaching

Other Issues and Comments:: We should all mourn the destruction of the CDC under the "Make America Healthy Again" agenda.
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