Vector-Borne Diseases

How to Prevent Mosquito and Tick Bites

Fight the Bite by taking steps to prevent mosquito and tick bites that can make you sick.

Fight the Bite

Fight the Bite campaign information and social media graphics for use on your social media accounts.

Risk Factors for Vector-Borne Diseases

Mosquito and tick bites can make anyone sick. Some people are at higher risk for severe illness.

About Vector-Borne Diseases

Mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors can spread germs, which can cause vector-borne diseases.

A—Z Index of Vector-Borne Diseases and Conditions

Directory of vector-borne diseases from A to Z.

Public Health Entomology for All

CDC's Public Health Entomology for All interns and fellows focus on vector-borne diseases.

What CDC Is Doing

CDC works to prevent, detect, and respond to vector-borne diseases in the United States.

For professionals

National Public Health Strategy to Prevent and Control Vector-Borne Diseases in People

CDC's nationwide collaboration is addressing prevention and control of vector-borne diseases.

Laboratory Information for Specimen Submissions

CDC diagnostic laboratories may perform testing when coordinated by a public health department.

Clinical Guidance for Immunocompromised Patients

Immunocompromised patients are at higher risk for getting seriously ill and dying from arboviruses.

Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases

CDC Centers of Excellence in Vector-Borne Diseases conduct research and train professionals.

Regional Training and Evaluation Centers

Regional Training & Evaluation Centers work with CDC to prevent and control vector-borne disease...

Arbovirus Reference Collection

CDC's Arbovirus Reference Collection provides reagents to public health labs.