ArticlePLoS currents2009
Public preparedness guidance for a severe influenza pandemic in different countries: a qualitative assessment and critical overview.
Article in PLoS currents, 2009. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Are we prepared to help low-resource communities cope with a severe influenza pandemic?Influenza and other respiratory viruses · 2013Review
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Abstract
During a severe influenza pandemic individuals and families can, by following well-directed and scientifically-based measures, not only benefit themselves but also play an effective role in reducing transmission rates and the burden on public services. Such guidelines should be provided as clearly and comprehensively as possible by official sources. Here we examine the official recommendations issued by 10 countries to prepare their citizens for a severe pandemic. We have found the presence of hazardous guidelines - as the advice to personally visit a health center at the earliest symptoms - and shortage of practical advices for home isolation, business preparation and treatment to be widespread. Our review shows that, while many positive recommendations were provided, the set of recommendations issued by most countries was not comprehensive enough for severe influenza scenarios. This is a situation that needs revision.
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