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Blog: Public Health Matters

The Next Monopoly? What “Pandemic” teaches us about public health

Explaining what we do in public health can sometimes be a challenge to put into words, but why not act it out in the form of a game? In the latest Public Health Matters post, CDC Epidemiologist Sherline Lee explains how the board game Pandemic mirrors her work and opened a door for conversation with her friends.

What CDC Is Doing

Learn about CDC activities that help strengthen national, state, and local efforts to prevent or respond to emergencies.

What You Can Do

Photo of a family Emergency Preparedness & You Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community to be ready.