At a glance
Scientists at NCEZID are continually challenged to find better ways to prevent and protect us from a whole host of infectious diseases. Below are data initiatives and tools for public health professionals.
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NCEZID Data and Research Tools
Social, Behavioral, and Evaluation Sciences
NCEZID uses social, behavioral, and evaluation sciences to inform public health activities.
Public Health Models and Tools
Explore public health models and tools developed by NCEZID.
NCEZID Data and Surveillance Systems
Animal Contact Outbreak Surveillance System (ACOSS)
CDC’s system for collecting info about outbreaks of human enteric illness linked to contact with a...
BEAM (Bacteria, Enterics, Amoeba, and Mycotics) Dashboard
The BEAM Dashboard is an interactive tool to easily access and visualize Bacteria, Enterics, Amoeba,...
Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet)
Learn more about FoodNet which consists of active surveillance for foodborne diseases and related ep...
The basics of MicrobeNet, what it is, how it works, and why it's an important tool.
National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS)
The National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS) is a web-based platform health departments in the U.S....
NWSS Wastewater Monitoring in the U.S.
CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) collects and displays wastewater data for inf...
One Health Harmful Algal Bloom System (OHHABS)
Learn why and how CDC and our partners use the One Health Harmful Algal Blooms System (OHHABS) to tr...