Topic:
Infectious Disease & Immunization
Format:
Online Course
Time:
1 hour
University:
University at Albany, SUNY
PERLC:
New York-New Jersey PERLC
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Description:
This course provides an overview of the 2009 Novel H1N1 pandemic, a real-life case study that reinforces the CPHP course Preparedness & Community Response to Pandemics.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify symptoms and complications of the flu
- Identify who is most at risk of developing complications from 2009 Novel H1N1
- Explain the difference between a pandemic and an epidemic
- Recognize the historical context of influenza
- Summarize how 2009 Novel H1N1 became a pandemic
- Describe the characteristics of the influenza virus, including its ability to change
- Identify and explain the WHO Pandemic periods and phases
- Explain the origins of 2009 Novel H1N1
- Describe how to stay healthy during a pandemic
- Explain vaccination options for the 2009 Novel H1N1
PHEP Capabilities:
Public Health Surveillance and Epidemiological Investigation
Responder Safety and Health