   | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: 2001 Type of document: Training Guide and Facilitators Guide; Pages: 528; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This guide presents a series of design frameworks, learning processes and instructional
techniques, through which an actionable learning and case based approach to capacity
building and training can be understood and creatively applied. |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 113; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Background papers discussing key ethical issues for pandemic preparedness and response Abstract: In March 2006, the World Health Organization (WHO) convened four working groups to review the literature and develop preliminary conclusions on key ethical issues in pandemic preparedness and response. This volume includes the background papers prepared by these working groups and include: 1) Equitable access to therapeutic and prophylactic measures; 2) Isolation, quarantine, border control, and social distancing; 3) Role and obligations of health-care workers during an influenza pandemic; and 4) Pandemic influenza planning and response – transnational issues for governments. |
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 | Date of last change: 08 November 2004 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 3; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Document providing key messages and information in areas where outbreaks occurred Abstract: Health officials will need to take immediate steps to ensure that disease does not spread when they are alerted. A good plan with a communication component assists in the arrest of the spread. This guide provides simple key messages and information to achieve this. |
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 | Date of last change: May 2009 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document provides interim guidance on the use of masks in communities that have reported community-level outbreaks caused by the new Influenza A(H1N1) virus. It will be revised as more data become available. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 April 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire for early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory diseases of potential international concern Abstract: Early recognition, based on familiarity with the clinical and epidemiological factors associated with ARDs of potential concern, isolation and treatment of patients, and reporting of such cases to public health authorities are key measures. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 April 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire - Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities Abstract: Infection control precautions are warranted with patients with suspected or confirmed AI because it has been highly lethal to humans. Standard and droplet precautions should be used when in direct contact with patients suspected or confirmed as infected with AI. PPE need to be used. The second page provides the key elements of control recommendations in health care facilities. |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire - Infection control recommendations for avian influenza in health-care facilities Abstract: Infection control precautions are warranted with patients with suspected or confirmed AI because it has been highly lethal to humans. Standard and droplet precautions should be used when in direct contact with patients suspected or confirmed as infected with AI. PPE need to be used. The second page provides the key elements of control recommendations in health care facilities. |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Aide memoire for early recognition, reporting and infection control management of acute respiratory diseases of potential international concern Abstract: Early recognition, based on familiarity with the clinical and epidemiological factors associated with ARDs of potential concern, isolation and treatment of patients, and reporting of such cases to public health authorities are key measures. |
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 | Date of last change: April 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Summary of Infection prevention and control measures in health care Abstract: Administrative controls, source control, environmental and engineering controls, and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) according to routine and additional infection controls are key strategies |
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 | Date of last change: April 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Summary of Infection prevention and control measures in health care |
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 | Date of last change: May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 28; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Lecture on outbreak investigation Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) understand the purpose for investigating animal influenza outbreaks in humans; 2) understand the key steps of the investigation: pre-investigation planning, determine who/when/where/why/how, conclusions and challenges. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 May 2005 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Tool to assist in deciding if a public health event needs to be notified Abstract: Decision instrument for the assessment and notification of events that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. |
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 | Date of last change: 26 May 2009 Type of document: World Health Assembly; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Word Health Assembly document (WHA59.2) Abstract: WHO, travel and trade, collaboration as well as specific diseases under the IHR (2005). |
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