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During the Ebola outbreak, often the last time people saw a sick loved one was as they were placed in the back of the ambulance to be taken to the hospital. Due to how sick Ebola patients became, often this person would die either en route to the…

This CDC infographic succinctly shows the three main steps in stopping the Ebola outbreak, and preventing a global spread. The first step is finding patients and diagnosing them with Ebola. This begins with a patient exhibiting a fever then getting a…

The Ebola epidemic had a serious economic impact on the countries where people were infected, as well as those who gave aid. This infographic explains the loss of workforce, GDP losses, and the serious impact on the healthcare providers in Sierra…

This "Preparing U.S. Hospitals for Ebola" infographic outlining the three-tiered system established by CDC and ASPR: Frontline Healthcare Facility, an Ebola Assessment Hospital, and/or an Ebola Treatment Center. In order to prepare U.S. healthcare…

This simple infographic shows the steps of U.S. entry screening required of those returning to the U.S. from a country with Ebola patients. It shows a health screening during which a traveler’s temperature is taken and questions are asked about…

This infographic explains exit screening from countries in West Africa with Ebola patients and entry screening to the United States. It shows situations where it is not okay to travel and when it is okay to travel. Infographics like this were…

Stigma associated with Ebola was heightened in the U.S. while the epidemic was happening in West Africa. Many people feared its spread in their communities, and this fear generated stigma. This infographic attempts to destigmatize Ebola by informing…

This educational infographic addresses fear surrounding Ebola in the United States. It provides ten facts about Ebola and how it is and is not spread. For example, the infographic explains that Ebola is not airborne, is not spread by mosquitos, and…

The surge of cases of Ebola had a serious impact on the healthcare system in West Africa. Many people in the areas hit hard with Ebola cases also had cases of HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria. Due to the healthcare systems being overwhelmed with Ebola…

Impact of Ebola on the Healthcare System infographic created by CDC's Division of Creative Services