A public health department is using the mission of public health as described by the Institute of Medicine when planning its health programming. Which of the following activities will most likely be implemented?
A) Tracking avian flu outbreaks and doing surveillance in the United States
B) Providing a flu shot for an elderly person at the health department
C) Keeping track of alternative therapies in use in the United States
D) Keeping snake antivenom at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta

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Tracking avian flu outbreaks and doing surveillance aligns with the mission of public health to prevent disease and promote health through organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, communities, and individuals.

A Public Health Department Is Using the Mission of Public