Emerging Infections Program (EIP)
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The Emerging Infections Program (EIP) is a network of 12 US sites working to translate infectious disease research into informed policy and public health practice. Each network site is a collaboration between state health departments, academic institutions, and other key public health partners. EIP sites collect extensive data on disease characteristics and risk factors, including variables not collected through standardized reporting, such as underlying medical conditions, clinical course, outcomes, and vaccination status. EIP sites also investigate causes of infectious disease outbreaks, evaluate effectiveness of interventions, and promote prevention.
| Agency | HHS, CDC |
|---|---|
| Data Checkup |
Historical Data Availability
No Known Issue
Future Data Availability
No Known Issue
Data Quality
No Known Issue
Statutory Context
High Risk
Statutory authorization is vague; no explicitly named though authorized under the broader Public Health Service Act.
Staffing and Funding
Moderate Risk
From FY2024 to FY2026, CDC lost about 30% of its workforce. The National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases which is responsible for the Emerging Infectious Program, lost about 17% of its workforce since March 2025.
Policy
High Risk
In April 2025, ICR updates sex questions to remove response options on related to gender (e.g., unknown, transgender) and changes "sex at birth" to "sex" as accordance with EO 14168.
Last updated: 2026-10-14
Details
| OMB Control Number | 0920-0978 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Authorizing Statutes | 42 USC 301 | |||
| Related ICRs |
| Reference Number | Title | Agency | Status | Request Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 202604-0920-003 | [NCEZID] Emerging Infections Program | HHS/CDC | Received in OIRA | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202509-0920-011 | [NCEZID] Emerging Infections Program | HHS/CDC | Active | Revision of a currently approved collection |
| 202505-0920-009 | [NCEZID] Emerging Infections Program | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |
| 202504-0920-028 | [NCEZID] Emerging Infections Program | HHS/CDC | Active | No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection |