Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)

What is Ebola? -- How is Ebola transmitted? -- Can I get Ebola from a person who is infected but doesn’t have any symptoms? -- Are there any cases of individuals contracting Ebola in the U.S.? -- What is being done to prevent ill passengers in West Africa from getting on a plane? -- What is CDC doing in the U.S.? -- What about ill Americans with Ebola who are being brought to the U.S. for treatment? How is CDC protecting the American public? -- What does the CDC’s Travel Alert Level 3 mean to U.S. travelers?

The current Ebola outbreak is centered on four countries in West Africa: Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, and Sierra Leone, although there is the potential for further spread to neighboring African countries. Ebola does not pose a significant risk to the U.S. public. The CDC is surging resources by sending 50 more workers to the area to help bring the outbreak under control.

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection