   | 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: 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: 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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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 97; Time allotted: 80 min Description: Pre-investigaiton and Response Planning; Conducting the investigation and creating a report |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 100; Time allotted: 75 min Description: Epidemiology and clinical features of human infection with influenza A (H5N1) virus; clinical assessment, epidemiologic assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of suspected influenza A (H5N1) patients |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 60; Time allotted: 100 min Description: This case study addressed responding to an influenza outbreak in an international setting. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 January 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 2 hours Description: Case study to prepare for A(H5N1) outbreak Abstract: At the end of this module, the participants should be able to: 1) List strategic actions for preparedness and response to animal influenza; 2) Outline national and sub-national coordination of preparedness and response to HPAI; 3) Plan for testing of national multisectoral preparedness and response plans; and 4) Monitor and evaluate implementation of national preparedness and response plans. |
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 | Date of last change: November 2009 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 15; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This guidance provides updated information for health care providers managing patients with suspected or confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009.The key topics in the guidance include the following: risk factors for severe disease, signs and symptoms of progressive disease, diagnosis, treatment, both outpatient and in hospitals, and clinical care for resource-poor settings. |
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 | Date of last change: 6 August 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 13; Time allotted: 20 minutes Description: Captures basics of WHO recommendations on clinical management of patients with the new A (H1N1) virus infection |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Illustrated and commented steps to perform a particulate respirator seal check |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Illustrated and commented steps to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment |
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 | Date of last change: 28 February 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 4; Time allotted: 10 min Description: Very short lecture on do's and don'ts of media communication Abstract: Crisis communicaton is a dialogue, thus listening to the public is important to better address their concerns. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 52; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Risk communication principles for speaking to the public during an outbreak of animal/pandemic influenza |
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 | Date of last change: August 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 44; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This booklet is a summary guidance drawn from the WHO guidelines entitled “Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care. WHO Interim Guidelines” |
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 | Date of last change: 6 August 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 20 minutes Description: The presentation provides an overview of the current situation (6 august 2009), describes the epidemiology and characteristics of the pandemic H1N1 2009 and the surveillance recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 18 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 21; Time allotted: 35 min Description: Ethical considerations in public health; balancing individual liberty with community interests and allocation of scarce resources during a pandemic |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 38; Time allotted: 60 min Description: This case study addressed how to enchance surveillance, and building pandemic early warning systems. |
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 | Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 29; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Facilitator's guide Abstract: Outbreak |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 21; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Facilitator's guide |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Illustrated and commented steps to perform a particulate respirator seal check |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Illustrated and commented steps to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 58; Time allotted: 80 min Description: Infection Control and Personal Protective Equipment |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 12; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document is addressed to infection control professionals, occupational health specialists and other professionals involved in patient care in health-care facilities. It is designed to provide quick reference guidance on infection prevention and control to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care. |
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 | Date of last change: 20 March 2008 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 44; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Presentation on infection control measures to prevent transmission within health care settings Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) describe basic infection-control principles; and 2) discuss core infection-control measures in health-care settings. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 June 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 93; Time allotted: N.A. Description: New interim guidelines for infection control in health care settings for epidemic and pandemic-prone respiratory diseases Abstract: The document provides infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The document describes infection control recommendations, the principles of environmental ventilation for airborne infections, the main components of HCF preparedness plans to prevent and control ARD outbreaks, as well as background information for the recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 74; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Sentinel surveillance for seasonal influenza and other respiratory diseases, building early warning systems for novel and pandemic respiratory viruses |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 55; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Seasonal and pandemic influenza vaccines; covers development and production, safety and effectiveness |
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  | Date of last change: 16 July 2009 Type of document: Information Note; Pages: 1; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This note provides information on approapriate specimen storage and transport of influenza specimen |
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 | Date of last change: 18 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 26; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture on IHR and how Rapid Containment is linked to the regulations Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) explain the application of the IHR decision instrument; 2) interpret the application of the criteria for decision-making in verification and notification of public health events under the IHR 2005; 3) decide when to communicate information of an event to WHO by using the IHR decision instrument; and 4) identify what measures of IHR apply to rapid containment and how to implement them. |
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 | Date of last change: 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 117; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This trainers' guide is for the training of community health or humanitarian workers or leaders who engage with migrants and mobile population. The purpose of the training course is to revise and strengthen counselling and communication skills used to help migrant individuals and families to cope during and in aftermath of a pandemic. |
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 | Date of last change: June 2009 Type of document: Slides - Key Messages; Pages: 9; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Slide set on key messages for home base care during an influenza pandemic (this document still on draft) |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 64; Time allotted: 60 min Description: Laboratory diagnostic tests for influenza and laboratory safety; specimen collection, storage, transport, laboratory data |
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 | Date of last change: August 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 45; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This booklet is a summary guidance drawn from the WHO guidelines entitled “Infection prevention and control of epidemic- and pandemic-prone acute respiratory diseases in health care. WHO Interim Guidelines” |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 32; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Covers nonpharmaceutical interventions such isolation, quarantine and travel restrictions; CDC and WHO recommendations |
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 | Date of last change: 12 November 2009 Type of document: Information Note; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: A substantial number of deaths have occurred in patients with chronic respiratory conditions, raising concern about the possible impact of influenza on patients with active tuberculosis. This note is intended to sensitize tuberculosis programme managers to possible challenges and synergies in the efforts to control the two conditions. |
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 | Date of last change: June 2009 Type of document: Checklist; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This checklist is intended for use by hospital staff treating anyone with a medically suspected or confirmed case of new influenza A (H1N1) per local definition. The checklist highlights areas of care critical for the management of new influenza A (H1N1) |
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 | Date of last change: June 2007 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 111; Time allotted: N.A. Description: New interim guidelines for infection control in health care settings for epidemic and pandemic-prone respiratory diseases Abstract: The document provides infection control guidance to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care, with emphasis on acute respiratory diseases that may constitute a public health emergency of international concern. The document describes infection control recommendations, the principles of environmental ventilation for airborne infections, the main components of HCF preparedness plans to prevent and control ARD outbreaks, as well as background information for the recommendations. |
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 | Date of last change: 23 May 2005 Type of document: World Health Assembly; Pages: 60; Time allotted: N.A. Description: World Health Assembly document (WHA58.3) Abstract: The World Health Assembly accepted the revised IHR. |
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 | Date of last change: 2008 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 12; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This document is addressed to infection control professionals, occupational health specialists and other professionals involved in patient care in health-care facilities. It is designed to provide quick reference guidance on infection prevention and control to help prevent the transmission of acute infectious respiratory diseases during health care. |
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 | Date of last change: 2005 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 2; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Document describing the changes in the revised IHR (2005) Abstract: The key changes include the establishment of a real time event management system, the development of the core surveillance and response capacities, the expansion to include notification of all public health emergencies of international concern, the support for States Parties, the designation of IHR focal points, as well as the benefits to Member States. |
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 | Date of last change: 09 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 49; Time allotted: 45 min Description: Zoonotic influenza and highly pathogenic influenza in poultry; prevention and control of avian influenza |
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