Should the public be aware of all infectious disease and why?

Beverly

The information should be made available to the public; however it is up to the individual to take heed of that information. Information about lifestyle diseases - obesity, some heart conditions, type 2 diabetes, smoking related illnesses, some cancers etc - are repeatedly featured in newspapers, tv news, tv programs, magazines and so on but they are still on the increase.



Harrodsburg

yes They should because there can be an pandemic and than an epidemic



Murrells Inlet

they should.,, if you do not know what to look for than you would not know either what to look for to avoid or when to go to the doctor and then they could spread it. another reason too is to know to take extra precautions than they might normally take to protect themselves.



Jasper

Realistically that is impossible. Ever heard of B19 virus? Hepatitis E? Burkholderia pseudomallei? There are far, far too many pathogens for the general public to be told about, most of which are extremely rare in any given part of the world.



Otterbein

Must. Prevention is better than cure. Unless we are aware of the symptoms of the diseases how will it be possible to prevent them from spreading, to save the society. Stitch in time saves nine.