The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the U.S. national public health agency, part of the Department of Health and Human Services. CDC publishes hand hygiene guidance for healthcare workers and the public, including its 2002 Guideline for Hand Hygiene in Health-Care Settings, and tracks healthcare-associated infections nationwide. Official website: www.cdc.gov
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