Author Resource Center

Emerging Infectious Diseases is an open-access, online journal published monthly by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These resources are tailored to helping authors develop, submit, and increase the impact of their articles. Starting on January 1, 2024, all submissions to EID should follow the requirements and guidance found in the revised Author Instructions and include a completed copy of the revised Author Checklist.   

• Author Instructions.  In-depth information about authorship requirements, proprietary considerations (agreements, approvals, disclosures, permissions, etc.) editorial guidance, requirements for figures, graphics, and tables, and more.

• Quick Guide to Article Information. See categories of articles, numbers of figures and tables allowed, reference limits, and word counts. 

• Author Checklist.  Required as part of every manuscript submission; confirms that authors have reviewed and agreed to meet all essential requirements.

• The EID Advantage.  Learn why publishing in Emerging Infectious Diseases is a smart choice.

• Increasing the Impact and Readership of Your Published Article. Advice for increasing the visibility of your article so others will find, read, and cite your research. 
• Frequently Asked Questions. These FAQs are compiled from customer service related emails, are updated quarterly, to help authors find answers more quickly. 
• EID Subscriptions . Sign up for monthly email notifications for EID’s table of contents and for specific article types and disease topics.

If you have questions, contact us at eideditor@cdc.gov.