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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza Course

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What you'll learn

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

Description

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.

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Preparing for Pandemic Influenza Course

Preparing for Pandemic Influenza
Preparing for Pandemic Influenza

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.

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