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	'''Epidemic Intelligence Service''' (~~'''~~EIS~~'''~~) is a program ~~managed by~~ the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC). It is a ~~unique~~ two-year postgraduate training program in [[epidemiology]], with a focus on field ~~work~~.		== Epidemic Intelligence Service ==

			[[File:useis-logo.png\|thumb\|right\|Logo of the Epidemic Intelligence Service]]

			The '''Epidemic Intelligence Service''' (EIS) is a program of the [[United States]] [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC). It is a two-year, postgraduate training program in [[epidemiology]], with a focus on [[field epidemiology]]. The EIS was established in 1951, primarily to address the threat of biological warfare and to respond to [[epidemics]] and other public health emergencies.

	== History ==		== History ==
	The EIS was established in 1951, in response to the [[Korean War]]. The program was initially created to provide an early warning system for [[biological warfare]] and defend against it. Over time, the focus of the EIS has expanded to include all aspects of [[public health]], including [[chronic disease]], [[infectious disease]], [[environmental health]], and [[injury prevention]].

	~~== Program ==~~		The EIS was founded by Dr. [[Alexander Langmuir]], who was the chief epidemiologist at the CDC. The program was created in response to the [[Korean War]] and the perceived threat of [[bioterrorism]]. Over the years, the EIS has evolved to address a wide range of public health issues, including [[infectious diseases]], [[chronic diseases]], [[environmental health]], and [[injury prevention]].
	The EIS program ~~is a hands-on training for health professionals interested~~ in the ~~practice~~ of ~~epidemiology~~. EIS officers, often ~~called~~ "disease detectives", are ~~involved in outbreak investigations~~, research, and public health ~~surveillance~~ both ~~nationally~~ and internationally~~. They may be called upon~~ to respond to ~~urgent and immediate~~ public health ~~threats~~, such as [[~~pandemic~~]]s, [[~~natural disaster~~]]s, and [[~~bioterrorism~~]].
			== Training and Activities ==

			EIS officers, often referred to as "disease detectives," are trained to investigate outbreaks of disease, conduct research, and implement public health interventions. The training includes both classroom instruction and field assignments. EIS officers are deployed to various locations, both domestically and internationally, to respond to public health emergencies.

			=== Field Assignments ===

			During their field assignments, EIS officers work on the front lines of public health, investigating outbreaks of diseases such as [[influenza]], [[Ebola virus disease]], and [[Zika virus]]. They collect and analyze data, develop strategies to control the spread of disease, and communicate their findings to public health officials and the public.

			=== Classroom Instruction ===

			In addition to fieldwork, EIS officers receive classroom instruction in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health surveillance, and communication. This training equips them with the skills needed to effectively respond to public health threats.

	== Impact ==		== Impact ==
	EIS officers have been involved in the investigation and control of nearly every high-profile public health threat in the United States and around the world. These include the [[Ebola virus]] outbreak in West Africa, the [[Zika virus]] outbreak in the Americas, and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

	== ~~See also~~ ==		The EIS has played a critical role in responding to numerous public health emergencies, including the [[H1N1 influenza pandemic]], the [[West African Ebola outbreak]], and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]]. EIS officers have been instrumental in identifying the sources of outbreaks, implementing control measures, and preventing the spread of disease.
	* [[~~Public Health~~]]
			== Related Pages ==

			* [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]
	* [[Epidemiology]]		* [[Epidemiology]]
	* [[~~Centers for Disease Control and Prevention~~]]		* [[Public health]]
			* [[Infectious disease]]

	~~== References ==~~		[[Category:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]
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'''Epidemic Intelligence Service''' ('''EIS''') is a program managed by the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] (CDC). It is a unique two-year postgraduate training program in [[epidemiology]], with a focus on field work.

== History ==
The EIS was established in 1951, in response to the [[Korean War]]. The program was initially created to provide an early warning system for [[biological warfare]] and defend against it. Over time, the focus of the EIS has expanded to include all aspects of [[public health]], including [[chronic disease]], [[infectious disease]], [[environmental health]], and [[injury prevention]].

== Program ==
The EIS program is a hands-on training for health professionals interested in the practice of epidemiology. EIS officers, often called "disease detectives", are involved in outbreak investigations, research, and public health surveillance both nationally and internationally. They may be called upon to respond to urgent and immediate public health threats, such as [[pandemic]]s, [[natural disaster]]s, and [[bioterrorism]].

== Impact ==
EIS officers have been involved in the investigation and control of nearly every high-profile public health threat in the United States and around the world. These include the [[Ebola virus]] outbreak in West Africa, the [[Zika virus]] outbreak in the Americas, and the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].

== See also ==
* [[Public Health]]
* [[Epidemiology]]
* [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Public Health]]
[[Category:Epidemiology]]
[[Category:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]]

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