cdc.gov Accessibility Report

Accessibility audit of cdc.gov — scanned on Feb 20, 2026

Healthcare
0 /100
C Needs Improvement

3 issues found across 2 categories

1 Critical 2 Major

WCAG Compliance Overview

Perceivable 0 issues
Operable 2 issues
Understandable 0 issues
Robust 1 issues

Issues Found

Links missing accessible name

Critical

Links must have discernible text so screen reader users understand their purpose.

WCAG 2.4.4
9 element(s) affected
  • <a href="#">
  • <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CDC">
  • <a href="https://twitter.com/CDCgov">
  • <a href="https://www.instagram.com/CDCgov">
  • <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention">
How to fix

Add text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby to links. Avoid empty <a> tags.

Duplicate element IDs

Major

Element IDs must be unique to ensure correct assistive technology behavior.

WCAG 4.1.1
1 element(s) affected
  • id="cdc-desktop-search-toggle"
How to fix

Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Generic link text

Major

Links must have descriptive text that indicates their purpose. Generic text like 'click here' or 'read more' does not help screen reader users understand where the link goes.

WCAG 2.4.4
3 element(s) affected
  • <a href="/measles/about/index.html">learn more</a>
  • <a href="/overdose-prevention/prevention/preventing-opioid-use-disord">learn more</a>
  • <a href="/outbreaks/index.html">learn more</a>
How to fix

Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

Top Priority Fixes

Here are the most impactful changes cdc.gov should make to improve accessibility:

  1. #1
    Links missing accessible name Critical

    Add text content, aria-label, or aria-labelledby to links. Avoid empty <a> tags.

  2. #2
    Generic link text Major

    Replace generic link text with descriptive text, e.g., 'Read our accessibility guide' instead of 'Read more'.

  3. #3
    Duplicate element IDs Major

    Make each id attribute value unique within the page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is cdc.gov accessible?

cdc.gov scored 69/100 (grade C) on our accessibility audit. This score reflects automated checks against WCAG 2.1 Level AA criteria.

Is cdc.gov WCAG compliant?

Our scan found 3 accessibility issues on cdc.gov. Full WCAG compliance requires addressing all critical and major issues identified above.

Is cdc.gov EAA compliant?

The European Accessibility Act requires websites to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards. Check the detailed report above to see cdc.gov's compliance status.

What accessibility issues does cdc.gov have?

See the full issue list above with severity levels, affected elements, and recommended fixes for cdc.gov.

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