What Does an Infectious Disease Epidemiologist Do?

Infectious disease epidemiologists engage in a variety of activities, including:

Surveillance: Monitoring and collecting data on disease occurrence to detect patterns and outbreaks.
Fieldwork: Investigating outbreaks on-site to identify sources of infection and modes of transmission.
Research: Conducting studies to understand the behavior of pathogens and their impact on populations.
Policy Development: Working with public health officials to create guidelines and policies for disease prevention and control.
Education: Informing the public and healthcare professionals about best practices for preventing the spread of infectious diseases.