Epidemics & Pandemics

An epidemic is an outbreak of a contagious disease that spreads rapidly and widely among the population in a specific area. Immunization and quarantine are two of the methods used to control an epidemic. A pandemic is a geographically widespread epidemic that occurs throughout a region or even throughout the world.

The following links provide more information on epidemics, pandemics and immunization:

• Pandemic Flu
  • Pandemic Flu brochure (English)
  • Pandemic Flu brochure (Spanish)
• Immunize Colorado
• Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
• World Health Organization