Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
25 min! Run Time
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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
Frequently Asked Questions
A pandemic occurs when a virus starts spreading worldwide or across a large number of international borders, distinct from a localized outbreak.
Learners identify the specific elements of a pandemic and explain how it differs from an epidemic in scope and spread.
Yes, it lists the guiding principles of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza used to coordinate preparedness efforts.
The course runs 25 minutes and covers pandemic elements, organizational preparation, and mitigation strategies for businesses and individuals.
The course recognizes specific ways that businesses and individuals can reduce or slow the spread of influenza in their communities.
An influenza pandemic occurs when a virus starts spreading worldwide or across a large number of international borders. Pandemics can result in fatalities and major disruptions of society, but their effects can be mitigated. That is why companies, governments and citizens around the world are undertaking preparations to delay viral spread.
Course Objectives:
Identify elements of a pandemic and explain the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic;Recall how world and national organizations are preparing for pandemics;List the guiding principles of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza;Recognize ways that businesses and individuals can reduce or slow the spread of influenza
Duration: 25 min.