Tom Frieden : (7)

" New, unfamiliar, and mysterious threats to our health are scary. At the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – where we identify, on average, one new health threat each year – we work around the clock with an approach that prioritizes finding out what we need to know as fast as we can to protect Americans. " - Tom Frieden

" 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

" 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

" 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

" Controlling mosquitos is tough. It’s not quick; it’s not easy. It requires work day in and day out to track where mosquitos are and to apply safely the appropriate mosquito control methods. " - Tom Frieden

" 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

" We want people to take responsibility for how healthy they are, and we want to help them live longer, healthier lives. " - Tom Frieden