Description

This online, interactive session will feature updates on two previous Hot Topics sessions. We will revisit the public health challenges associated with both SARS and influenza. Two infectious disease experts will discuss new and important updates, including the risk of pandemic influenza and how public health professionals should be preparing for this public health threat. We will also highlight the implications for preparedness and response, including public information, surveillance, isolation, and quarantine.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe the latest developments about Influenza and SARS
2. List changes in public health planning and response that result from these developments
3. Identify potential challenges to a public heath response to Influenza

Appropriate Audience

• Public health professionals, especially public health nurses and epidemiologists
• Health care providers

Session Archive

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Slides and Related Resources

Jeff Duchin's Slides

• SARS Update
• Influenza Update
• Pandemic Influenza Vaccination Strategies

John Kobayashi's Slides

• Planning for Pandemic Influenza