University:
Western Sydney University
Course:
MEDI 2003 | Clinical Sciences 2
Academic year:

2024
Views:

482

Pages:

1
Author:

Mariam A. A.

Interrelated factors involved in limiting local, regional, global spread of seasonal flu Local limiting person-to-person transmission through personal hygiene measures such as covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, and washing hands with soap and water; using personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves and gowns; isolating individuals and social distancing public health and communitylevel measures such as early detection; public health policies for tracing close contacts and infection control guidelines; closing schools and workplaces; public education; antiviral medication and vaccination to protect healthcare workers; emergency preparedness for emerging (new) strains Regional limiting person-to-person transmission through border protection and entry screening although this may have limited effectiveness, is difficult to implement and requires extensive resources Global limiting person-to-person transmission through travel bans or restrictions and screening of travellers exiting areas with the disease public health and communitylevel measures such as antiviral medication; surveillance; area quarantining; regional networking and collection of data; promoting prevention and control practices within communities; infection control guidelines; emergency preparedness for emerging (new) strains public health and communitylevel measures such as surveillance; international networking; redistribution of antiviral stockpiles to countries lacking antivirals; infection control guidelines; emergency preparedness for emerging (new) strains