Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Apps
CDC LTBI 2.1.3
The Latent TB Infection (LTBI): Guide for Diagnosis and Treatmentapplication is intended for health care providers who care forindividuals and populations who may be at risk for infection withTB bacteria. Identifying and treating those at highest risk fordeveloping TB disease will help move toward elimination of thedisease. Health care providers play a key role in achieving thegoal of TB elimination because of their access to high-riskpopulations.This application serves as a ready and useful reference thathighlights the main points of key guidelines for diagnosis andtreatment of latent TB infection, and includes resources and sampletools.When your device is connected, the content is updatedautomatically so you always have the most up-to-date information.You can personalize your experience with features likehighlighting, annotations, and bookmarks to suit your own needs.Share the content with others through social media such as Facebookand Twitter.
CDC, Can I Eat This? 1.0
Montezuma’s revenge, Delhi belly, ortravelers’ diarrhea—whatever you call it, an illness from uncleanfood or water can ruin your international trip. Help preventtravelers’ diarrhea and other illnesses by using CDC’s Can I EatThis? app. Select the country you’re in and answer a few simplequestions about what you’re thinking about eating or drinking, andCan I Eat This? will tell you whether it’s likely to be safe. WithCan I Eat This?, you can be more confident that your food and drinkchoices won’t make you spend your international trip in thebathroom.Key Features• Authoritative recommendations from the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention• Access recommendations offline (no data connection needed)• Easy to use and fun
Every Dose, Every Day 2.1
Every Dose Every Day (E2D2) is a free, easy-to-use app created bythe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for peopleliving with HIV. The app allows you to set up medication reminderseasily, and keep track of your appointments, laboratory results,and refills. This app is simple and secure. It will keep anyinformation you enter confidential and stored only on your phone.The E2D2 app features: • Daily Dose Reminders and Drug Details:Know when you took or missed each medication dose. Customize andset reminders to take your medication. Automatically calculaterefills to remind you when it’s time to have your prescriptionsrefilled. • Appointment Reminders: Easily add doctor appointments.• Viral Load/CD4 Tracking: Track lab values and monitor youradherence over time. • Resources: Easily access additionalresources you may need from your app Your privacy is important tous. No data entered will be stored externally or used for any otherpurpose other than your own personal use.
Preventing Chronic Disease-PCD 2.1.3
Preventing Chronic Disease (PCD) is nowavailable as a free app on your mobile device, bringing you thelatest and most relevant peer-reviewed research on public healthefforts to prevent chronic disease. Established by CDC’s NationalCenter for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, PCDpublishes articles that cut across sectors and disciplines toaddress at-risk populations, health disparities, policy andlegislation, and technical innovations and interventions thataddress major public health crises.Now you can have topical CDC content wherever you go. When yourdevice is connected, the content is updated automatically so youalways have the most up-to-date information. You can personalizeyour experience with features like highlighting, annotations, andbookmarks to suit your own needs. Share the content with othersthrough social media such as Facebook and Twitter.Whether you are a researcher, health practitioner, student, orpolicy maker, PCD provides an open exchange on the very latest inchronic disease prevention, research findings, public healthinterventions, and the exploration of new theories and concepts.PERSONALIZE YOUR PCD APP FOR QUICK, EASY ACCESS- Read the most recent articles published- Browse more easily using topic keywords such as obesity,diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and more- Share articles with colleagues on Facebook and Twitter- Search and browse saved articles- Highlight important content- Add your own notes to articles- Bookmark articles for future reference
CDC FASD 2.1.3
This application provides the latestinformation related to the use of alcohol during pregnancy andfetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASDs). From women planning apregnancy to health care providers to families and educators, thisapplication allows users to easily find and share the latest in theprevention, recognition, and treatment of FASDs. The application isone of an expanding collection of applications from CDC on avariety of specific topics, each optimized for your mobile device.Now you can have topical CDC content wherever you go. When yourdevice is connected, the content is updated automatically so youalways have the most up-to-date information. You can personalizeyour experience with features like highlighting, annotations, andbookmarks to suit your own needs. Share the content with othersthrough social media such as Facebook and Twitter.CHECK OUT THESE FEATURES:* Alcohol consumption data by state* Easy-to-read information on diagnosis and treatments for childrenwith FASDs* Individualized pages for different users – women, families,health care providers, educators, and partners* Training and education resources* Access to free materials on alcohol use and pregnancy andFASDs* Information on what CDC is doing in this area
Epi Info
Epi Info™ Companion for AndroidEpi Info™ is a public domain suite of software tools designed forthe global community of public health practitioners andresearchers. The Companion for Android brings many of Epi Info'sfeatures onto the Android mobile platform. Epidemiologists cancalculate sample sizes, collect data, and perform analysis usingtheir smartphones or inexpensive tablets to investigate outbreaks,respond to emergencies, or conduct public health research inlocations lacking IT infrastructure.Limitation of Liability.The materials embodied in the Epi Info™ Mobile Application are"as-is" and without warranty of any kind, express, implied orotherwise, including without limitation, any warranty of fitnessfor a particular purpose. In no event shall the Centers for DiseaseControl and Prevention (CDC) or the United States (U.S.) Governmentbe liable to the user or to anyone else for any direct, special,incidental, indirect or consequential damages of any kind, or anydamages whatsoever, including without limitation, loss of profit,loss of use, savings or revenue, loss of data or the claims ofthird parties, whether or not CDC or the U.S. Government has beenadvised of the possibility of such loss, however caused and on anytheory of liability, arising out of or in connection with thepossession, use or performance of this software.
Tickborne Diseases 2.3
The Tickborne Diseases of the United Statesapp serves as a quick reference guide for doctors and other healthcare providers who may diagnose and treat tickborne diseases.Whether you treat tickborne diseases frequently or only rarely,this guide will help you.This app will tell you about:• Identify ticks and the pathogens that each species cantransmit• Determine which tickborne diseases are most common in yourarea• Identify signs and symptoms of tickborne disease and order theappropriate lab tests• Properly treat the most common tickborne diseasesWhen your device is connected, the content is updatedautomatically so you always have the most up-to-date information.You can personalize your experience with features likehighlighting, annotations, and bookmarks to suit your own needs.Share the content with others through social media such as Facebookand Twitter.
STD Tx Guide 3.0.0
The STD Tx Guide app is a quick reference guide for healthcareprofessionals and related parties on the identification of andtreatment for sexually transmitted diseases. With the STD Tx Guideapp you get: • Fast access to recommended treatment regimens • Listof common Terms and Abbreviations • Includes CDC’s guide to Takinga Sexual History • Push notifications for guideline updates The appis a collaboration between CDC's Division of STD Prevention and theInformatics Innovation Unit (IIU) within CDC's Division of PublicHealth Information Dissemination (DPHID) - Center for Surveillance,Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (CSELS). These guidelines forthe treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexuallytransmitted diseases (STDs) were updated by CDC after consultationwith a group of professionals knowledgeable in the field of STDswho met in Atlanta on April 30–May 2, 2013. The information in thisreport updates the Sexually Transmitted Diseases TreatmentGuidelines, 2010 (MMWR Recomm Rep 2010;59 [No. RR–12]). Theseupdated guidelines discuss 1) alternative treatment regimens forNeisseria gonorrhoeae; 2) the use of nucleic acid amplificationtests for the diagnosis of trichomoniasis; 3) alternative treatmentoptions for genital warts; 4) the role of Mycoplasma genitalium inurethritis/cervicitis and treatment-related implications; 5)updated HPV vaccine recommendations and counseling messages; 6) themanagement of persons who are transgender; 7) annual testing forhepatitis C in persons with HIV infection; 8) updatedrecommendations for diagnostic evaluation of urethritis; and 9)retesting to detect repeat infection. Physicians and otherhealth-care providers can use these guidelines to assist in theprevention and treatment of STDs.
CDC Influenza (flu) 2.1.4
The CDC Influenza application forcliniciansand other health care professionals makes it easier thanever tofind CDC’s latest recommendations and influenza activityupdates onyour device. The application is one of an expandingcollection ofapplications from CDC on a variety of specific topics,eachoptimized for your mobile device. Now you can have topicalCDCcontent wherever you go. When your device is connected, thecontentis updated automatically so you always have the mostup-to-dateinformation. You can personalize your experience withfeatures likehighlighting, annotations, and bookmarks to suit yourown needs.Share the content with others through social media suchas Facebookand Twitter.CHECK OUT THESE FEATURES:- View updated information on national flu activity- Find influenza vaccination recommendations endorsed by CDC andtheAdvisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)- Obtain information on diagnosis and treatment ofinfluenza,including antiviral treatment recommendations by CDC andtheACIP- Obtain information on laboratory testing for influenza- Find CDC recommendations on influenza infection control- View videos of CDC subject matter experts discussinginfluenzatopics- Order official CDC designed print products for posting intheworkplace or distributing to patients.
Contraception 2.0.1
The U.S. Medical Eligibility CriteriaforContraceptive Use comprises recommendations for the use ofspecificcontraceptive methods by patients who have certaincharacteristicsor medical conditions. The U.S. Selected PracticeRecommendationsfor Contraceptive Use addresses a select group ofcommon, yetsometimes controversial or complex, issues regardinginitiation anduse of specific contraceptive methods. The app isdevelopeddirectly from the CDC Morbidity and Mortality WeeklyReport (MMWR)by the Division of Reproductive Health and covers morethan 60characteristics or medical conditions (U.S. MEC) andnumerousclinical situations (U.S. SPR). These recommendations areintendedto assist healthcare providers when they counsel women,men, andcouples about contraceptive method choice and use. Althoughtheserecommendations are meant to serve as a source orclinicalguidance, healthcare providers should always considertheindividual clinical circumstances of each person seekingfamilyplanning services.
CDC FastStats 2.3
FastStats is an official application fromtheCenters for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) NationalCenterfor Health Statistics (NCHS) and puts access totopic-specificstatistics at your fingertips. Topics includediseases andconditions, family life, health care and insurance,health statusand risk factors, injuries, life stages andpopulations andreproductive health. Content is updatedautomatically when thedevice is connected to the internet, givingthe user the mostup-to-date health statistics available.With this application, you can:- View updated statistics on more than 100 publichealthtopics- Highlight, annotate, and bookmark important data withintheapp- Share your data discoveries with colleagues through socialmediasuch as Facebook and Twitter
ErgoMine 1.0.2603
ErgoMine provides ergonomics audits for three types of operationsin the mining industry (bagging operations, maintenance and repairoperations, and haul truck operations). Each of the three auditshas modules, and the user can choose to complete all or some of themodules. The audit results can be emailed to multiple addresses,and recommendations to address each identified ergonomics andsafety problem are provided within the results. ErgoMine wasdeveloped by Pittsburgh Mining Research Division researchers withinthe National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. Theaudits and recommendations are based on information from sourcesincluding laboratory studies, field studies, injury and fatalitydata, consensus standards, regulations, and best practices. Theaudits were designed to be conducted by mine personnel responsiblefor safety and does not require any ergonomics expertise. The appsupports all screen sizes; however, it is recommend for use on a7-inch screen or larger tablet. For the best performance ofErgoMine it is recommended that a PDF viewing application beinstalled on your device. This will optimize viewing of theadditional PDF resources linked to in ErgoMine. There are severalfree PDF viewer applications available for download from the GooglePlay store.
WISQARS Mobile for Tablet 1.1
WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System)isan interactive database that provides customized reportsofinjury-related data. The WISQARS Mobile App allows forsharinginjury-related information on a tablet. Theappdynamically-displays selected leading causes of injury deathdatausing maps and charts of national and state-level death countsandrates. The app also enhances the user-friendliness of WISQARSandready access to injury-related death data.
WISQARS Mobile for Phone 1.0
WISQARS (Web-based Injury Statistics Query and Reporting System)isan interactive database that provides customized reportsofinjury-related data. The WISQARS Mobile App allows forsharinginjury-related information on a phone. The appdynamically-displaysselected leading causes of injury death datausing maps and chartsof national and state-level death counts andrates. The app alsoenhances the user-friendliness of WISQARS andready access toinjury-related death data.
FSAP-LET 1.0.3
The Federal Select Agent Program Laboratory Examination Tool(FSAP-LET) was designed to provide laboratory managers andbiosafety personnel with a tool to assist with performing internallaboratory inspections. The tool contains checklists that are basedon federal regulations and biosafety standards used by FederalSelect Agent Program (FSAP) inspectors. The checklists cover avariety of areas such as biosafety, security, training, andincident response. The tool allows the user to print a single PDFdocument summarizing the recorded findings. The tool also allowsthe user to record any corrective actions taken in response toidentified findings. The resulting PDF document can be storedlocally, saved to a facility’s computer, or emailed to someoneusing the default client of the system. FSAP-LET allows for similarchecklists to be used for multiple rooms or buildings, or at futurepoints in time. FSAP-LET also allows for facility information to besaved so that it does not have to be input each time a checklist isused. However, the information can be edited as needed. All data inthe system, including findings, comments and corrective actions,are encrypted so that it is only available to the user. Thesoftware will not run on a device that does not have security ofsome type (e.g., biometrics, password/phrase). While the tool isintended to assist laboratories in meeting federal regulations andbiosafety standards, it is not all-inclusive. The responsibility tofully adhere to applicable federal regulations remains with theentity using the tool. Any available updates to the applicationwill be communicated to users.
