A(n) ______ is a large-scale epidemic that occurs when a disease emerges for which there is little or no immunity in the human population.

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A pandemic is a large-scale epidemic that affects a wide geographic area, often spreading across multiple countries or even continents. Pandemics typically occur when a new or mutated virus emerges for which there is little to no immunity in the human population, and can have significant health, economic, and social impacts. Options A, B, D, and E are not correct as they do not specifically refer to a large-scale epidemic with little or no immunity in the human population.

A(n) ______ Is a Large-Scale Epidemic That Occurs When a Disease