Epidemiologists
Tracks diseases to find their causes and stop their spread.
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Epidemiologists investigate outbreaks, study patterns of disease and injury, and help health departments and hospitals decide how to protect people. They work for government health agencies, hospitals, universities and drug companies.
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- Pre-Algebra · Math
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- Biology · Science
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- English 10 · English
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- Veterinary Science · Career and Technical
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- Computer Science Principles · Computer Science
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- Physical Education · Health and PE
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