- Define the terms pandemic and preparedness.;
- Describe how pandemic influenza emerges and spreads;
- Describe key steps in developing a local preparedness and response plan;
- Describe principles of effective communication during a pandemic;
- Identify preparedness and response strategies for specific community sectors;
- Identify additional resources to support local preparedness and response efforts.
- Define the terms pandemic and preparedness;
- Describe how pandemic influenza emerges and spreads;
- Describe key steps in developing a local preparedness and response plan;
- Describe principles of effective communication during a pandemic;
- Identify preparedness and response strategies for specific community sectors;
- Identify additional resources to support local preparedness and response efforts.
- Ensure smooth introduction of the rotavirus vaccine;
- Assist with planning for program sustainability;
- Promote further strengthening of existing immunization programs.
- Understand characteristics of rotavirus;
- Identify who is at risk for rotavirus;
- Describe how rotavirus spreads;
- Recognize different patterns of disease transmission;
- Recognize the importance of rotavirus as a public health problem;