Pandemics and Epidemics
Today's interconnected world makes it easier for diseases to spread rapidly, and over great distances. Lately, talk of epidemics and pandemics frequent the headlines. While such news can be scary, the right information is important for understanding how to keep yourself healthy and eliminate unnecessary fears.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Are Pandemics and Epidemics?
Whether the spread of disease is classified as a pandemic or epidemic depends on how many people ... read more »
Historic Pandemics
Health officials and historians often rely on information from the past when planning to prevent ... read more »
Preventing and Controlling Epidemics and Pandemics
People around the world have shown great interest in learning how to keep diseases from spreading, and preventing epidemics from occurring in the first place.
Insights for Preventing and Controlling Epidemics and Pandemics
- Researchers are continually searching for ways to prevent illnesses from reaching epidemic proportions. In 2008, network theory studies indicated that immunizing specific individuals within a social network could slow or stop the spread of disease.
- Preventing disease can still be difficult, however. In fact, even climate change and other environmental factors can affect the spread of disease.
Top Sites for Preventing and Controlling Epidemics and Pandemics
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides a comprehensive review of how to protect yourself and your family from influenza through good health habits. Find information for specific groups of people, including schools and childcare providers, parents, and people with asthma, diabetes or HIV/AIDS. Links to swine flu, avian flu and more are provided.
The United States Department of Health and Human Services explores the defenses people have against the spread of disease, including vaccine development and government monitoring of health situations. Also learn how officials are preparing for the next disease pandemic, or check out various offices within the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention responsible for handling epidemics and pandemics.
Understanding Evolution presents “Ghosts of epidemics past,” which takes a look at HIV in particular, and explains how an “evolutionary quirk” may influence whether a person actually contracts the disease after being exposed.
News About Epidemics and Pandemics
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