National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD)

The National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD) is a part of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Its main role is to protect public health by preventing and controlling diseases that spread through infections or affect the respiratory system, like flu, measles, and COVID-19. NCIRD develops vaccine recommendations, monitors disease outbreaks, and provides guidance to healthcare providers and communities to reduce illness and save lives through immunization programs and health education.