Acknowledgements

The content of this booklet has been drawn from multiple sources. We would like to acknowledge and recommend the following epidemiology resources for reference or further learning. Please click on the title to be directed to the website.

United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Principles of Epidemiology

United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance on evaluating surveillance systems

The Pacific Outbreak Manual

World Health Organization, Outbreak Toolkit

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