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Title: ABCs Influenza and Pandemics View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: United States Department of Health and Human Services; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Date of last change: 01 March 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 74;  Time allotted: 65 min
Description: Introduction to influenza: covers basics of virology, seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza
Abstract: Recently produced by WHO (see Annex 1 for link). It is a work in progress and may change as circumstances demand.
Subjects: General Issues
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Title: Communicating Better Between Different Specialists Involved in Response to an Influenza Event: The "Johari Windows" View the word document Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 06 January 2007
Type of document: Case Study;  Pages: 12;  Time allotted: 2 hours
Description: Case study to identify the different viewpoints of different stakeholders. Uses the Johari window technique to map the issues in terms of open, hidden, blind and unknown and to map out solutions.
Abstract: The “Johari windows” exercise can help various groups increase their first window and be more open about problems. This translates into more trust and better collaboration if a plan of action is put in place after the exercise. In addition, and beyond the mere issue of effectiveness, certain attitudes of mutual respect and understanding will always gain from efforts so that the collaboration can become a more pleasant experience.
Subjects: General Issues
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Title: General Issues of Influenza View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 26 February 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 42;  Time allotted: 1 hour
Description: Gives an overview on the influenza types, explains the difference between pandemic, epidemic and avian influenza, gives some historic background
Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) differentiate between the Influenza A, B and C; 2) describe the characteristics of antigenic drift and shift; 3) list avian influenza control measures in poultry populations; and 4) describe measures to mitigate risk for poultry and outbreak response workers.
Subjects: General Issues
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Title: General Issues of Influenza - An Interactive Session View section as a PowerPoint presentation Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: March 2009
Type of document: Presentation;  Pages: 21;  Time allotted: 30 min
Description: Interactive presentation including group work
Abstract: The presentation is the basis for Interactive group work/discussion during which the participants discuss and will be able to explain the difference between seasonal, avian and pandemic influenza.
Subjects: General Issues
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Title: Interactive Session on Basic Influenza Issues - Facilitators Explanation View the word document Translate this document
Published by: World Health Organization (WHO)
Date of last change: 04 March 2009
Type of document: Training Guide;  Pages: 3;  Time allotted: 30 min
Description: Document explaining an interactive session on general influenza issues
Abstract: The document explains how to carry out the interactive session on general influenza issues. The objective of the interactive session is for participants to know and be able to explain the difference between seasonal, animal and pandemic influenza.
Subjects: General Issues