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ENGL 112: English Composition - Hancock

Researching Pandemics & Epidemics

Satellite Data Helps Predict Meningitis Outbreaks - Inside Science

Government Agencies and Plans

CDC - Center for Disease Control
Includes information on pandemic flu and pandemic preparedness strategies and plans
Colorado Department of Homeland Security
Recommendations for pandemic/epidemic preparedness
Department of Homeland Security
Details the plan and designated responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security in the event of an epidemic.

Finding Local Information

For a local or regional perspective:

Statistics

Mesa County Community Health Needs Assessment, 2018-2020 (Section on Communicable Disease in Mesa County pg. 116-119)
Healthy Mesa County 2012-2017 - From the Mesa County Department of Health (includes data on communicable diseases)
Diseases and Conditions - Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (includes data on communicable diseases in Colorado and response guidelines)
County and City Databook - U. S. Census Bureau

Local/Regional Newspapers

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Subjects: English Composition