Curriculum Supplement on Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

Introduction to the major concepts related to emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, and impact on society.

Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

The COVID19 crisis brings home the importance of learning about new diseases and how we can protect ourselves and populations. This set of five activities uses video and simulations to engage students as disease detectives and public health decision-makers as they learn science concepts related to microbes and immunity.

The NIH Curriculum Supplement Series examines important human health topics using hands-on and discovery-oriented approaches.