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What is the purpose of the center for disease control and prevention (cdc)?
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Mission:: CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S. Whether diseases start at home or abroad, are chronic or acute, curable or preventable, human error or deliberate attack, CDC fights disease and supports communities and citizens to do the same. https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/mission.htm
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