Media:CD-ROM Pages:25498 Shipping Weight (lbs):0.2 Dimensions (in):5.6 x 4.9 x 0.4
ISBN:1422005992 EAN:9781422005996
Publication Date:March 14, 2006 Shipping:Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping Availability:Usually ships in 24 hours
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Product Description This up-to-date electronic book on CD-ROM provides the best collection available anywhere of official medical information and documents on the subject of bird (avian) influenza and killer influenza pandemics. It includes the latest information on the H5N1 virus which could produce a devastating pandemic similar to the 1918 Spanish Flu which killed tens of millions around the globe. This CD-ROM uses next-generation search technology that allows complete indexing and makes all files on the disc fully searchable. For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals and scientists, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from every authoritative source: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), and White House. Contents include: * Clinical and Medical Information – Risk Groups, Symptoms, Testing, Treatment, Prevention * Vaccination and Antiviral Drugs * Risk of a catastrophic pandemic * Outbreaks of avian influenza ("bird flu") * Clinical Trials. It includes indispensable information on every aspect of the bird flu pandemic threat: Challenges, Preparation, Prevention, Treatment Planning Checklists for Individuals and Families Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklists for: Business, Home Health Care, State and Local Governments, School Districts, Medical Offices and Clinics, and Faith-based and Community Organizations Science-based Message Maps with Answers to common questions on: Pandemic flu, Preparedness, H5N1 Virus, Antiviral medications, Vaccines, Response, Mental Health issues The latest Pandemic Planning Update including disease monitoring, vaccines, antivirals, coordinating federal, state, and local preparations, outreach and communications planning. FEDERAL PANDEMIC FLU PLAN: The disc includes a complete reproduction of the vital Federal Pandemic Influenza Plan. Contents include: Executive Summary * PART 1 - STRATEGIC PLAN * The Pandemic Influenza Threat * Planning Assumptions * Doctrine for a Pandemic Influenza Response * Key Pandemic Influenza Response Actions and Key Capabilities for Effective Implementation * Roles and Responsibilities of HHS Agencies and Offices * HHS Actions for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response * Appendices – National Response Plan * Pandemic Influenza Background * WHO Pandemic Phases * NVAC/ACIP Recommendations on Use of Vaccines and NVAC Recommendations on Pandemic Antiviral Drug Use * Legal * Current Key HHS Activities * HHS Research Activities * International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza * Acronym List * Internet Resources * PART 2 - PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS * Pandemic Influenza Surveillance * Laboratory Diagnostics * Healthcare Planning * Infection Control * Clinical Guidelines * Vaccine Distribution and Use * Antiviral Drug Distribution and Use * Community Disease Control and Prevention * Managing Travel-Related Risk of Disease Transmission * Public Health Communications * Workforce Support: Psychosocial Considerations and Information Needs.
