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Making Contact: A Training for COVID-19 Case Investigators and Contact Tracers
Making Contact is an online course that provides an entry-level foundation in remote COVID-19 case investigation and contact tracing. The material includes how to identify, assess, and manage cases and close contacts. Lessons are available on demand and are free of charge.
COVID-19 Vaccine Comparison Chart (PDF)
During the pandemic three COVID-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Janssen Biotech, Inc. were developed and administered in the United States. A listing of key details for each vaccine in this document.
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INSPIRE: Readiness
Discover INSPIRE: Readiness, the ultimate platform for innovation! Here, you'll find cutting-edge ideas, advanced techniques, and modern tools all in one place. Transform shared information into actionable steps and stay ahead of the curve.
Latest Infectious Disease Resources
What’s Driving Public Health Legislation in 2026?
Policy Trends Shaping Infectious Disease Prevention in 2026
ASTHO Statement on Autism and Vaccines
Partnering with Birthing Hospitals to Protect Babies Against RSV
States Seek Policy Guidance Beyond ACIP Vaccine Recommendations
Public Health Litigation Round-Up
Downstream Effects of CDC Adopting ACIP Recommendations for COVID-19 and MMRV Vaccines
Federal Government Shutdown Update: Contingency Plans Released
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ASTHO’s Infectious Disease Policy Committee analyzes new and emerging infectious disease issues and provides state health agency implementation perspectives through development of organizational policy statements, review of federal guidance and policy documents, representation on national committees and workgroups, and engagement with partners and funders.
The Council for Outbreak Response: Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistant Pathogens (CORHA) aims to improve practices and policies at the local, state, and national levels for detection, investigation, control, and prevention of HAI/AR outbreaks across the health care continuum. This group convenes state and territorial health agency staff and multi-sector partners to discuss promising practices and lessons learned.