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The buzz generated by the release last week of Steven Soderbergh’s movie `Contagion’ has led to an increased public awareness of pandemic threats. Understandably, agencies and organizations that deal with public health concerns are using this opportunity to expand the conversation.
Tomorrow (Friday Sept 16th) between 2pm and 3pm EST, the CDC will hold a Twitter Chat on how the CDC would manage an outbreak of an emerging infectious disease.
The hashtag to follow the conversation is #CDCcontagion.
On Monday (Sept 19th) the CDC will hold another chat with members of the of CDC′s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS).
For details, follow the link below.
Are you Ready? #CDCcontagion Live Twitter Chats
Date: Friday, September 16 and Monday, September 19
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm Eastern
Location: http://twitter.com/CDCgov
How would CDC control an outbreak? What really happens when CDC disease detectives are tracking diseases?
You′ve heard about Contagion; now get the facts about outbreak investigations from real–life CDC disease detectives. On Friday, September 16th, join CDC expert, Dr. Jennifer McQuiston for a LIVE Twitter chat to learn first–hand how CDC investigates deadly diseases and protects against their spread.
Then on Monday, September 19th, talk with some of CDC′s Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) officers. Kate Winslet plays one in Contagion–learn more about what it′s really like to be an EIS officer!
Want to join the conversation? Follow #CDCcontagion during the chat. If you can′t participate during the event, you can still submit questions in advance to @CDCgov (include the #CDCcontagion hashtag) or on CDC′s Facebook page at any time before the event.
