# Thank You, CDC Federal Workers & Contractors + What Does CDC Actually Do?

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Podcast: [Transmissible: A Public Health Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/transmissible-a-public-health-podcast-6613606)
Published: 2025-02-20T19:44:38+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica-stahl8/episodes/Thank-You--CDC-Federal-Workers--Contractors--What-Does-CDC-Actually-Do-e2v5brp
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## Resource

In this special mini-episode of Transmissible , host Jessica shares a heartfelt thank-you to the hardworking federal employees and contractors at the CDC. Amid heated online rhetoric and job eliminations, Jessica, who has worked extensively with CDC in laboratories, international training, and emergency responses, sets the record straight about what these professionals actually do. From combating antibiotic resistance to field epidemiology and outbreak surveillance, she breaks down the essential work that keeps the public safe. Join her for a candid discussion on the realities of public health work, the sacrifices involved, and why these efforts matter now more than ever.

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