Epidemiologist how-to
How to Write a Public Health Alert
Alerts guide doctors and the public.
Quick answer
Alerts guide doctors and the public. In short: state; give; give, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
State the situation.
Give key facts.
Give actions.
List symptoms.
Give contacts.
Keep it short.
Safety reminders for epidemiologists
- Protect patient privacy
- Use PPE in field work
- Follow lab biosafety
- Follow reporting laws
Key terms
Incidence · Prevalence · Outbreak · Case definition · Surveillance · Risk factor: see the full epidemiologist glossary.