In contrast to an epidemic, a pandemic:
A. is a disease outbreak that occurs on a global scale.
B. occurs in more of the population than was expected.
C. is usually confined to a specific geographic location.
D. is a disease for which a vaccine is readily available.
Answer: A. is a disease outbreak that occurs on a global scale.
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