On Second Thought producer Sean Powers and host Celeste Headlee meet with Mary Hilpertshauser, the historic collections manager at the CDC's museum.

On Second Thought producer Sean Powers and host Celeste Headlee meet with Mary Hilpertshauser, the historic collections manager at the CDC's museum. / On Second Thought

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was created in Atlanta to fight malaria and other deadly illnesses around the world. The agency celebrates its 70th birthday this month and we start the celebration with a trip to the CDC's museum to learn more about its storied history.

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