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Fatima Coronado, MD, MPH (EIS 2003) collecting samples during an outbreak of histoplasmosis—New York.
The Epidemic Intelligence Service (EIS) is a unique 2-year post-graduate training program of service and on-the-job learning for health professionals interested in the practice of applied epidemiology.
Since 1951, over 3,000 EIS officers have responded to requests for epidemiologic assistance within the United States and throughout the world. EIS officers are on the public health frontlines, conducting epidemiologic investigations, research, and public health surveillance both nationally and internationally.
Recent EIS Investigations
2009
- Investigation of cases of novel influenza A (H1N1) in multiple states
- Increased incidence of Haemophilus influenzae type b in Minnesota
- Investigation of infections with Staphylococcus aureus among patients undergoing procedures at a pain management clinic in West Virginia
- Outbreak of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae at a long term care facility in Illinois
- Mass Exposures to a rabies positive bat carcass in Montana
2008
- Multistate outbreak of Salmonella Saintpaul infections in the U.S.
- Investigation of monkeypox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Investigation of high-risk brain extraction techniques in a slaughterhouse, and assessment of workers for neurologic illnesses in Nebraska.
- Page last reviewed: April 17, 2009
- Page last updated: July 20, 2009
- Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Contact Us:
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Epidemic Intelligence Service
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
1600 Clifton Rd.
Mailstop E-92
Atlanta, GA 30333 - 404-498-6110
TTY: (888) 232-6348 - EIS@cdc.gov
