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Emergency ache verbal substitute for public effectively being professionals

Emergency ache verbal substitute for public effectively being professionals

Emergency Risk Communication for Public Health Professionals is an online course that presents fundamental training concepts for communicating with the media and community in the event of a public health emergency. The main goal of…

Allocating Influenza Vaccines in Minnesota

Allocating Influenza Vaccines in Minnesota

A well-written and valuable guide on the ethics of influenza vaccine distribution was the product of a multidisciplinary work group composed of public health professionals, ethicists, healthcare providers, and legal experts. The aim of the…

Scientific Coordination Centers

Scientific Coordination Centers

A concept paper provides a process by which a public health department can provide statewide accessibility to select medical information and home medical treatment during an influenza pandemic. Existing Medical Coordination Centers (MCCs) are proposed…

Prioritization of public successfully being services for pandemic influenza

Prioritization of public successfully being services for pandemic influenza

A local attempt prioritized public health services and determined pertinent parameters for operation during a pandemic. The description of each prioritized service is accompanied by information on the minimum number of staff required to perform…

Community Readiness Wretchedness

Community Readiness Wretchedness

The Community Readiness Challenge encourages individuals and families to build a pandemic preparedness kit by providing detailed lists of weekly items to buy and ways to prepare for 26 weeks. The LOCC box portion of…

“Give protection to Iowa Well being” communications marketing campaign advocates preparedness for everyone

“Give protection to Iowa Well being” communications marketing campaign advocates preparedness for everyone

Protect Iowa Health is a visually appealing and well-organized web site on which pandemic influenza is discussed in the context of general emergency preparedness. The materials feature a creative campaign slogan ("Be a hero through…

Social Distancing Protocol

Social Distancing Protocol

The Social Distancing Protocol identifies types of social distancing, assesses the probable economic and social impact of each measure, and provides a guide for phased implementation based on WHO pandemic phase and local surveillance. These…

Pandemic Influenza Planning Equipment for Faculties

Pandemic Influenza Planning Equipment for Faculties

The Planning Kit for Schools has the potential to increase pandemic influenza awareness, assist schools in maintaining continuity of education, and serve as a resource for the greater community. The kit carefully describes tangible steps…

PIO avian flu helpful shriek

PIO avian flu helpful shriek

The PIO avian flu functional exercise materials were adapted from a public information exercise designed to test the Ohio state communications plan and practice the formation of a joint information center. The exercise is noteworthy…

Properly being Issues

Properly being Issues

Health Matters is a well-written, 8-page newsletter that provides essential information about pandemic influenza to the public. The articles provide essential and practical information about what to expect during a pandemic, and emphasize personal preparedness,…