What can we do to prevent outbreaks of infectious diseases from becoming epidemics or pandemic? In this course, you’ll learn the facts about infectious diseases and medical responses. We'll focus on the public health laws and policies that provide the framework for effective prevention, like quarantine laws, drug development policies, and bioterrorism and biodefense.
What Effect do Outbreaks Have on Funding Priorities?
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R
Oct 13, 2016
an excellent course to understand Epidemics, Pandemics and outbreaks, which helps to get better public health understanding
BK
Aug 06, 2017
Pretty informative, engaging and enlightening course. Particularly last, fourth session was the best one.
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Week 1: Introduction
Welcome to Week One! This week’s lesson immerses you in the world of epidemics, pandemics and outbreaks and our efforts to prevent and respond to them. It will prepare you to engage in depth with the lessons that are coming up in weeks 2-4: "Understanding Infectious Diseases," "Global Health Security," and "Local Countermeasures."
Ministrado por
Elena A. Baylis
Associate Professor
Elizabeth Ferrell Bjerke, JD
Director, JD/MPH Program
Amesh A. Adalja, MD, FACP
Senior Associate
Ryan Morhard
Guest Instructor
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