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Outbreaks Guide 8

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This guide introduces current epidemics, including COVID-19, in the context of public health.

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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.


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