scholarly journals Erratum: Corrigendum: An approach to and web-based tool for infectious disease outbreak intervention analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashlynn R. Daughton ◽  
Nicholas Generous ◽  
Reid Priedhorsky ◽  
Alina Deshpande
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Intervention Analysis ◽  
Infectious Disease Outbreak ◽  
Web Based

scholarly journals An approach to and web-based tool for infectious disease outbreak intervention analysis

2017 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ashlynn R. Daughton ◽  
Nicholas Generous ◽  
Reid Priedhorsky ◽  
Alina Deshpande
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Infectious Diseases ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Infectious Disease Outbreak ◽  
Web Based ◽  
The Public ◽  
Health Community ◽  
Parameter Ranges

Abstract Infectious diseases are a leading cause of death globally. Decisions surrounding how to control an infectious disease outbreak currently rely on a subjective process involving surveillance and expert opinion. However, there are many situations where neither may be available. Modeling can fill gaps in the decision making process by using available data to provide quantitative estimates of outbreak trajectories. Effective reduction of the spread of infectious diseases can be achieved through collaboration between the modeling community and public health policy community. However, such collaboration is rare, resulting in a lack of models that meet the needs of the public health community. Here we show a Susceptible-Infectious-Recovered (SIR) model modified to include control measures that allows parameter ranges, rather than parameter point estimates, and includes a web user interface for broad adoption. We apply the model to three diseases, measles, norovirus and influenza, to show the feasibility of its use and describe a research agenda to further promote interactions between decision makers and the modeling community.

Policy for Managing a Community Infectious Disease Outbreak

1991 ◽  
Vol 12 (6) ◽  
pp. 364-367 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruth M. Frace ◽  
Jeffrey A. Jahre
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Immune Serum ◽  
Immune Serum Globulin ◽  
Serum Globulin ◽  
Infectious Disease Outbreak ◽  
Mass Immunization ◽  
Eastern Pennsylvania ◽  
Rapid Deployment ◽  
Community Teaching

AbstractObjective:To identify guidelines for the management of an infectious disease emergency.Setting:In February 1990, the discovery of hepatitis A in three foodhandlers prompted city and state health officials to offer mass immunization to residents of several counties in eastern Pennsylvania. In an attempt to facilitate the immunization effort, local hospitals were asked to establish and staff clinics to supplement the efforts of the health bureaus.Results:Over a four-week period, combined efforts resulted in approximately 10,000 people receiving immunization with immune serum globulin (IgG).Conclusions:This was one of several infectious disease emergencies the community has faced in the recent past. Recognizing that future incidents of this nature are likely to occur, one 435-bed community teaching hospital devised an infectious disease emergency policy that allows for rapid deployment of personnel and services in the event of an infectious disease outbreak.

scholarly journals A rapid review investigating the potential impact of a pandemic on the mental health of young people aged 12–25 years

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-16
Author(s):  
A. O’Reilly ◽  
M. Tibbs ◽  
A. Booth ◽  
E. Doyle ◽  
B. McKeague ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Young People ◽  
Recovery Period ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
World Health ◽  
Rapid Review ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Infectious Disease Outbreak ◽  
Potential Impact

Abstract Objectives: In March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic. Adolescence and early adulthood are peak times for the onset of mental health difficulties. Exposure to a pandemic during this vulnerable developmental period places young people at significant risk of negative psychological experiences. The objective of this research was to summarise existing evidence on the potential impact of a pandemic on the mental health of 12–25 year olds. Methods: A rapid review of the published peer-reviewed literature, published between 1985 and 2020, using PsycINFO (Proquest) and Medline (Proquest) was conducted. Narrative synthesis was used across studies to identify key themes and concepts. Results: This review found 3,359 papers, which was reduced to 12 papers for data extraction. Results regarding the prevalence of psychological difficulties in youth were mixed, with some studies finding this group experience heightened distress during an infectious disease outbreak, and others finding no age differences or higher distress among adults. Gender, coping, self-reported physical health and adoption of precautionary measures appear to play a role in moderating the psychological impact of an infectious disease outbreak. Most studies were conducted after the peak of an epidemic/pandemic or in the recovery period. Conclusions: More longitudinal research with young people, particularly adolescents in the general population, before and during the early stages of an infectious disease outbreak is needed to obtain a clear understanding of how best to support young people during these events.

scholarly journals Impact of a Hypothetical Infectious Disease Outbreak on US Exports and Export-Based Jobs

2018 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zoe Bambery ◽  
Cynthia H. Cassell ◽  
Rebecca E. Bunnell ◽  
Kakoli Roy ◽  
Zara Ahmed ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Infectious Disease ◽  
Disease Outbreak ◽  
Infectious Disease Outbreak
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