National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP)

NSSP supports public health professionals as we work together to protect health across our nation.

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Public health nurse places stethoscope on baby’s back About NSSP NSSP provides expertise and technical assistance to support public health professionals. Jan. 12, 2026 CDC Doubles Amount of Clinical Lab Data Available to Inform Decisions CDC Streamlines Access to Clinical Laboratory Data CDC contracts boost clinical lab data for public health practitioners by more than double Apr. 23, 2025 Technical Resources These tools and tips help syndromic surveillance practitioners protect our communities. Access & Management Center The Access & Management Center (AMC) launches NSSP apps. It also supports administrative functions. ESSENCE ESSENCE is the key tool that allows public health professionals to analyze BioSense Platform data. Community of Practice The NSSP CoP unites more than 1,400 public health professionals in sharing tools and expertise. Helpful Articles Our library of articles offers guidance and tips for syndromic surveillance practitioners. Building our community Young professionals around a computer Syndromic Surveillance for New Users This guide will help new users get informed and engaged with the syndromic surveillance community. Learn More Jan. 12, 2026 Featured content Icon of hands holding people Supporting Healthy Communities NSSP provides an early warning system to enable rapid response to emerging health threats. Jan. 12, 2026 Emergency department staff work on a patient on a stretcher NSSP and Health Care Providers By integrating the EHR with public health data, CDC can improve readiness and response. Jan. 10, 2026 Child in hospital bed Inpatient Data Improves MIS-C Tracking The Pennsylvania Department of Health used inpatient syndromic data to boost MIS-C case detection. Jan. 12, 2026

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