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Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) : frequently asked questions
  • Published Date:
    February 2015
  • Language:
    English
Filetype[PDF-88.83 KB]


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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
  • Place as Subject:
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