QUESTION 13 OF 30

What are your thoughts on the Ebola epidemic?

Now is your chance to share your opinion on a topic you are passionate about as an Epidemiologist. Tell the interviewer how you think it was originally transmitted, how you think it was brought to the states and how you think it can be cured.

"Most people think the Ebola epidemic started with a young boy playing in a hollowed out tree that was inhabited by bats. While I agree, I also think it spread like wildfire because of poor economic standing of these countries and their inability to get good medical care."

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Anonymous Answer

The current epidemic in Uganda is very unfortunate. Since we currently do not have a vaccine yet; I am thinking if the new Ebola is identified in the US, we need to act fast with public health measures.

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Your thoughts are interesting but too vague. Be more specific to make your response impactful and informative. Go into why the epidemic is unfortunate. Discuss what kind of public health measures will need to be implemented if the epidemic arrives in the U.S. Aim to impress the interviewer with all of your knowledge about this disease.

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