# Child-Friendly Undead Guides CDC Creates the Useful 'Preparedness 101: Zombie Pandemic' Comic By Matt Ho | Published 2011-10-25 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/preparedness-101-zombie-pandemic References: [comicsalliance](http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/10/20/cdc-zombie-comic/) & [cdc.gov](http://www.cdc.gov/phpr/zombies_novella.htm) The [Centers for Disease Control](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-mind-campaign) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/readystash-ai) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-disinfectant-wipes) 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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fashionable Zombie Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zombaes-critter-chaos.md) - [Civilization Rebuilding App Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/after-inc-game.md) - [Zombie Survival Challenges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullets-brains.md) - [Vibrant Mental Health Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-mind-campaign.md) - [Educational Plush Clips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plagues-from-history-backpack-clips.md) - [Undead Easter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sugar-plum-chocolate-zombie-bunny.md) - [Horror Film-Inspired Cookbooks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/death-for-dinner-cookbook.md) - [Apocalypse Post Pandemic Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-urban-art.md) - [Immersive Halloween-Themed VR Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr.md)