Objectives

- Identify the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of influenza, focusing on influenza A(H1N1); - Recognize and implement critical aspects of health services preparedness; - Identify priority actions for preventing transmission and caring for cases of pandemic influenza; - Know the different protective measures for health care workers and the public; - Analyze information on the behavior and management of the epidemic; - Provide a source of recent news and developments on the epidemic’s behavior.

Description

This course presents information about A/H1N1 influenza. It sections brings:
epidemiological and clinical characteristics of influenza; critical aspects of health services preparedness and protecting the health and safety of health care workers. This course has the purpose to improve the knowledge and capacities of health care workers to respond to the influenza A(H1N1) epidemic, in order to limit its transmission and reduce its impact on health.

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