Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

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Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Collection:

National Institutes of Health

Grade Level:

Secondary, Post-secondary

Abstract:

This site explores factors associated with disease emergence and re-emergence and considers the human activities that can increase or decrease the likelihood of outbreaks of infectious diseases. Students play the role of epidemiologists looking for clues to solve the case of a mystery disease, watch simulations of herd immunity and the impact of vaccination programs, and assign limited funds to three proposals submitted to address a major infectious disease.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Activities and Labs

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

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