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Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) : frequently asked questions

Published Date:

February 2015

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Center for Surveillance, Epidemiology, and Laboratory Services. Division of Scientific Education and Professional Development.

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Description:

EIS officers serve CDC and its partners by providing rapid, creative, and effective solutions to public health problems. They are ready to go anywhere in the world at a moment’s notice. EIS officers:

• Conduct epidemiologic investigations of infectious disease outbreaks

• Respond to natural disasters or other emerging public health threats

• Conduct surveillance studies

• Design, implement, and evaluate surveillance systems

• Study infectious and chronic diseases, environmental and occupational health threats, injuries, birth defects, and developmental disabilities

Document Type:

Pamphlet (or booklet)

Collection(s):

Stephen B. Thacker CDC Library collection

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