What steps are necessary for a field investigation of an acute outbreak?
• Confirm the existence of an epidemic
• Confirm the diagnosis
• Establish a case definition and characterize the cases
• Formulate and test a hypothesis about the outbreak source
• Contain the outbreak
• Prepare and disseminate a report about the outbreak
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Which of the following is NOT a normal acceptable intervention to alleviate pain when performing venipuncture on an infant?
A. EMLA cream B. Lidocaine injection C. Pacifier D. Oral sucrose
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