Select one infectious disease outbreak (HAND, FOOT and MOUTH), either in the United States or worldwide, and discuss how epidemiological investigations were used to identify and monitor the spread of the disease. Identify social determinates of health and social environmental factors that impacted a specific population more than others, and explain why.
What effective intervention strategies were used and measured? Include a discussion regarding the use of surveillance systems to monitor the infectious disease you are addressing. What and how were interventions used to flatten the epi curve?
What impact did have the infectious disease outbreak have on any health policies?
Your paper should be at least five pages in length, be double-spaced, and be typed in 12-point Times New Roman font. Include at least five peer-reviewed sources.