Surveillance of the incidence and
distribution of disease has been an important function of the U.S.
Public Health Service since 1878. The CDC surveillance program is
based on the premise that disease cannot be diagnosed, prevented or
controlled until existing knowledge is expanded and new ideas
developed and implemented. Understanding surveillance systems that
are currently in place at the state level, specifically those that
investigate the occurrence of influenza are of great importance to
CDC and the general public as well. Fully understanding these
systems and how.....
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the collection of information encompassed by this request complies
with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR
1320.8(b)(3).
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the proposed collection of information, that the certification
covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a
benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control
number;
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