The CDC's primary function is to issue:
A. infection-fighting drugs
B. regulations about drugs for specific diseases
C. infection control regulations
D. black box warnings
c
Rationale: The CDC primarily issues infection control regulations. It focuses on worldwide diseases, either common or ra-re. Current worldwide concerns include SARS and bird flu. The other choices are incorrect because they all relate to drugs and drug packaging, which are outside the scope of the CDC.
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