Section: Module 4: Lesson 2: Epidemiologic Surveillance for Pandemics | Pandemic Etiology, Preparedness, and Response | NextGenU.org
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Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:- Recognize the importance and benefit of routine public health surveillance before, during, and after pandemics, and how they contribute to early warning to facilitate infection control and reduce morbidity and mortality.
- Indicate the most common surveillance methods and investigation strategies that were implemented for different pandemics.
- Evaluate the successes and shortcomings of previously implemented epidemiologic surveillance methods and strategies for pandemic prevention and control at the individual, local, national, and international levels.
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Students mustMark as done
Required Learning Resources and Activities
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Students mustView
Watch the video under the heading "Webinar" from time 7:15 to 14:00. (7 minutes)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Students mustView
Read the content under the heading "Introduction", "The Use of Surveillance Systems", "Opportunities to Enhance the Effectiveness of Surveillance Systems", and "Conclusions". (29 minutes)
Annual Review of Public Health
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Students mustView
Read the content under the heading "Essential surveillance for COVID-19" and Table 1. Type of Surveillance and Surveillance Sites for COVID-19 on pages 2-4. (10 minutes)
World Health Organization
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Students mustView
Read the entire webpage. (8 minutes)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
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Students mustView
Read the content under the heading "Introduction", "Results", and "Conclusion". (33 minutes)
Journal of Infection and Public Health
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Quiz: Module 4
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