The Centers for Disease Control is teaching people how to prepare for a pandemic by using the undead as a metaphor with their own comic called 'Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic.'
For fanatics of the undead, don't expect any blood or gore in the Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic. The whole idea behind the comic is to teach the importance of emergency preparedness in case of a pandemic, so the whole idea is to make this friendly for all readers. The story follows a young couple who have just learned about an infective zombie virus and how they managed to deal with the situation based on CDC's instructions.
The comic may not have people popping heads off the undead, but I think it's a great way to show people how to be prepared. It's available to download for free at the CDC's website.
What's Driving This Trend
- Pandemic Preparedness
- Using the undead as a metaphor, this trend focuses on teaching emergency preparedness in the event of a pandemic.
- Comic-based Education
- Utilizing comics as a medium, this trend aims to educate and engage readers on important topics such as emergency preparedness.
- Child-friendly Safety Guides
- Creating age-appropriate materials, this trend caters to children to teach them about safety and emergency preparedness in a friendly and engaging manner.
Who This Affects Most
- Public Health
- Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in developing innovative ways to educate the public about pandemic preparedness and safety, such as through creative mediums like comics.
- Education and Training
- Opportunities exist in the education industry to incorporate comic-based teaching methods to engage students and make learning important topics more enjoyable and effective.
- Publishing and Media
- The publishing and media industries can embrace the trend of creating child-friendly safety guides using innovative storytelling techniques, reaching a wider audience and promoting safety awareness.
