This guide introduces current epidemics, including COVID-19, in the context of public health.
Video Overview
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Outbreaks Guide Contents
Complete both of these sections before submitting your two journal pages.
Guide 8 Outbreaks Objectives
This guide’s quiz has four questions; one matching each objective.
Current Outbreaks
Provide examples of outbreaks, including why they are occurring; and list sources of current outbreak information.
Public Health
Describe five important facets of public health; and explain why research is important, including four areas of research needed to address infectious diseases.