   | 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: 26 February 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 28; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture about the collaboration with the animal section Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) discuss the relevant animal organizations; 2) describe the difference in roles and responsabilities of the animal health sector vs. the human health sector; 3) list the data required for notification; and 4) describe the information flow of disease ocurrence. |
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 | Date of last change: October 2006 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 83; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Guide for field operations Abstract: The protocol discusses the specimen collection, packing and shipment, allowing ease of use at field level and to provide the data needed to confirm the diagnosis of A(H5N1) infection. The document describes the minimum number and types of specimen collected; enhances the chances of obtaining a positive result if the patient is infected with A(H5N1); allow the potential identification of respiratory pathogens other than A(H5N1); contribute to work designed to increase understanding of the pathogenesis if A(H5N1) disease including the potential duration of infectiousness. |
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 | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: April 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 137; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This training package has 2 portions. The first part is for hospital-based surveillance of signal events and the second part refers to the response of healthcare facilities once such an event is detected. We are not exactly sure where in your current categories would be the best place to locate it, especially since there is no surveillance section. Since it refers to health facilities preparation, maybe it could be included under pandemic preparedness? |
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 | 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. |
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 | Date of last change: 25 Feburary 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 24; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture about how to control animals, food safety Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) understand the challenges of th animal-human interface; 2) describe the transmission mode between animals and humans; and 3) describe different ways to reduce the transmission. |
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 | Date of last change: April 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 138; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This training package has 2 portions. The first part is for hospital-based surveillance of signal events and the second part refers to the response of healthcare facilities once such an event is detected. We are not exactly sure where in your current categories would be the best place to locate it, especially since there is no surveillance section. Since it refers to health facilities preparation, maybe it could be included under pandemic preparedness? |
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