What public health and education measures have been taken during recent outbreaks to monitor and track the disease you chose in the community?

Public Health and Emerging Diseases

Review the reportable disease list for Los Angeles County as well as the interactive information sheets on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and influenza in this week’s media folder. Choose a disease from the reportable disease list and submit a 2- to 3-page paper in which you answer the following questions:

What public health and education measures have been taken during recent outbreaks to monitor and track the disease you chose in the community?

What else is being done about this disease from a public health standpoint? Address the actions taken by community agencies, not-for-profit organizations, and government agencies such as the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotions.

Your paper must be 2–3 pages in length; include evidence or information from at least two credible external sources, and follow APA style for formatting and citation.