The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is a department headed by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Which of the following situations would be expected to be investigated by this department?
a. Inaccessibility of the influenza shot
b. Toxic spill near a school
c. Outbreak of Salmonella
d. Rubella exposure of a pregnant woman
C
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A This is not within the auspices of the CDC.
B This is not within the auspices of the CDC.
C An outbreak of Salmonella is most likely from a contaminated food source and the source needs to be identified to prevent more injuries and deaths.
D This is not within the auspices of the CDC.
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