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| Description | The threat of a flu pandemic is imminent. Understanding the origins, pathology, symptoms, and treatment of the various strains of influenza is required of those involved in preparing for an outbreak or in minimizing the effects of such an outbreak. This course will help to familiarize the learner with various influenza types and provide information and guidelines for developing coping strategies to minimize its impact should a pandemic strike. This course was authoried by John Freitas, DO. |
| Learning Objectives |
- Describe the symptoms, virology, and treatment of traditional flu, novel H1N1 flu, and avian flu.
- Identify the origins and course of Novel H1N1 flu.
- Trace the evolution of the avian flu and the current spread of H5N1.
- Identify the features of a pandemic by looking at outbreaks in 1918, 1957, 1968, and explain why the expected arrival of a pandemic outbreak is feared worldwide.
- Explain the difficulties involved in planning for pandemic influenza and describe key activities that must be undertaken to minimize the effects of such an outbreak in the U.S.
- Examine the roles and duties of those who bear the responsibility for planning for a pandemic.
- List the signs and symptoms of seasonal, novel H1N1, and the avian flu and summarize how best to protect yourself and your community from infection.
- Describe a synopsis of the drug and vaccine situation as it presently exists in the U.S. and explain the federal guidelines for antiviral drug and vaccine distribution.
- Evaluate the morbidity and mortality rates in the U.S. from a flu pandemic and its impact on the economy.
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| Prerequisites | None |
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