The CDC's primary function is to issue:
A) infection-fighting drugs
B) regulations about drugs for specific diseases
C) infection control regulations
D) black box warnings
C) infection control regulations
The CDC primarily issues infection control regulations. It focuses on worldwide diseases, either common or rare. Current worldwide concerns include SARS and bird flu. The other choices are incorrect because they all relate to drugs and drug packaging, which are outside the scope of the CDC.
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