DISEASE CENTRAL

For the past 60 years, the CDC have kept an eye on the health of the world.

"You may not know our name," a worker at the CDC says. "But you hear from us when an outbreak occurs and a quick response is needed."

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the U.S. government agency in charge of protecting public health.

What is the purpose of this supporting text?

to tell how the CDC helps the bird flu case
to tell about the CDC’s accomplishments
to tell what the CDC is and what it does

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