Press and Media Information
How to Report on EID Articles
EID is an editorially independent peer-reviewed journal and publishes work from both CDC authors and from authors at institutions around the world such as universities, research centers, state and local health departments, and others.
⚠️ Important: Most EID articles are authored by researchers not affiliated with CDC. Always check author affiliations before citing.
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❌ Incorrect (unless one or more authors are from CDC) |
✅ Correct (for studies from outside CDC) |
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❌ According to a new report by the CDC… |
✅ A study from [Institution] published in Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) |
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❌ CDC warns that… |
✅ Research from [Institution], published in EID |
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❌ A study published by CDC says… |
✅ Health experts caution… |
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❌ A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report… |
✅ Peer-reviewed research, published in EID, presents strong evidence… |
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❌ The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a report… |
✅ An international team of researchers published their findings in EID |
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Linking to Articles
EID encourages members of the press to include live links to the original articles in stories. Including links:
- Makes it easier for readers to verify and explore findings
- Helps authors track news coverage of their work
Media Requests
- For articles by non-CDC researchers: Contact the corresponding author via the form at the bottom of the article.
- For CDC-authored articles, contact CDC’s Division of Media Relations.
Disclaimer for Reporters
Articles published in EID reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position of CDC or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Quick Checklist for Reporters
✅ Check author affiliations before citing.
✅ Use “published in Emerging Infectious Diseases” instead of “CDC study” unless one or more authors are from CDC.
✅ Link directly to the article.
✅ Attribute findings to the authors/research institutions.
✅ Contact corresponding authors (or CDC Media Relations for CDC papers).
