CDC Emergency

Emergency.cdc.gov is the official website of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for public health information during emergencies and outbreaks. The site provides timely, accurate, and reliable information on current public health emergencies such as measles outbreaks, meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y (ST-Y), and other infectious diseases. The site also offers resources for staying safe and healthy during emergencies, including health alerts, webinars, and tips. The CDC uses this platform to share information about their emergency responses, operations center activations, and public health emergency preparedness.

88%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

92%

Examples:

  • The articles report information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) without any signs of bias.

Conflicts of Interest

100%

Examples:

No current examples available.

Contradictions

85%

Examples:

  • The article reports an increase in measles cases in the US but contradicts itself by stating that measles were considered eliminated in 2000 and that there have been no significant increases globally or within the US.

Deceptions

75%

Examples:

  • The article reporting an increase in global and U.S measles cases is deceptive because it implies a significant increase without providing data or context to support this claim.

Recent Articles

  • Unprecedented Surge in Dengue Cases: Over 9.7 Million Reported in Americas Region in 2024

    Unprecedented Surge in Dengue Cases: Over 9.7 Million Reported in Americas Region in 2024

    Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024 In the first half of 2024, over 9.7 million dengue cases have been reported in the Americas region, more than double the number from all of 2023. Puerto Rico alone recorded over 1,498 cases and the CDC has issued a health advisory in the United States. The increase is attributed to warmer temperatures and continuous transmission in some US states and territories. The World Health Organization reports a 30% increase in dengue cases worldwide between 2019-2023, linking this trend to climate change.
  • CDC Alerts Healthcare Providers of Increase in Invasive Meningococcal Disease Cases in the US

    CDC Alerts Healthcare Providers of Increase in Invasive Meningococcal Disease Cases in the US

    Broke On: Friday, 29 March 2024 The CDC has issued a Health Alert Network to inform healthcare providers of an increase in invasive meningococcal disease, mainly caused by Neisseria meningitidis serogroup Y. In 2023, the United States reported its highest annual number since 2014 with 422 cases. As of March 25th, this year has seen an increase of over a third compared to last year's numbers. The specific meningococcal strain responsible for most serogroup Y cases is ST-1466 and symptoms include fever, headache, stiff neck and nausea.
  • CDC Issues Health Alert Network for Measles Outbreak in Chicago and U.S.

    CDC Issues Health Alert Network for Measles Outbreak in Chicago and U.S.

    Broke On: Tuesday, 19 March 2024 The CDC warns of a rise in global and US measles cases, especially among unvaccinated or undervaccinated communities. It advises travelers aged 6 months or older who have not had the MMR vaccine, and children aged 12 months or younger who do not plan to travel internationally, to get immunized before their trip. Measles is highly contagious and can spread through air and surfaces.