Epidemics and pandemics

Endemic disease

Predominately spreads throughout a community at a normal rate.

Epidemic

occurs when a disease spreads rapidly to a large number of people. Can turn into a pandemic if measures aren’t taken to keep illness under control.

Pandemic

worldwide outbreak of a disease, such as COVID-19

What aids in preventing spread of disease?

Cough protocols, hand washing, and the use of hand sanitizer

Centers for disease control and prevention (CDC)

National public health agency that protects the public’s health. Monitor disease outbreaks very closely to control spread of illness before it reaches pandemic levels

World Health Organization (WHO)

Agency that promotes health and monitors and coordinates activities concerning health-related issues to monitor disease outbreaks very closely to control the spread of illness before reaches pandemic levels. Researches potential causative agents