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Source: World Health Organization (WHO). Published: 12/2018. This course provides a concise and easily accessible overview of planning considerations for countries to develop and update their national deployment and vaccination plans on the use and deployment of pandemic influenza vaccines. It consists of 10 modules with video presentations and quizzes: (1) Vaccination strategies, (2) Management and organization, (3) Legal and regulatory planning, (4) Communication and information management, (5) Human resources and security, (6) Public communication, (7) Supply chain management, (8) Managing waste, (9) Post-deployment surveillance and management of adverse events following immunization, and (10) Termination of deployment and vaccination operations. (Video or Multimedia)
12/10/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Published: 3/19/2018. This web page provides resources to help leaders, including government officials and leaders in non-governmental organizations, community organizations, and religious groups, play an important role in helping communities and individuals cope during and after a disaster. Topics include Recognize Common Reactions to Stressful Events; How to Support Coping; When to Refer Someone for Professional Help; and Tips for Compassionate Communication with Victims of a Crisis. (Text)
12/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Published: 12/6/2018. This 104-page report is the fourth edition of the Adaptation Gap Reports, which have focused on exploring adaptation gaps, characterized as the difference between the actual level of adaptation and the level required to achieve a societal goal. The second focus of the report is the adaptation gap in the health sector, with a specific focus on three key areas of climate-related health risks: heat and extreme events, climate-sensitive infectious diseases, and food and nutritional security. (PDF)
12/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: George Mason University (GMU). Published: 12/4/2018. This one-hour presentation discusses lessons learned for pandemic preparedness since the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic, plans for implementing the new National Biodefense Strategy, and the importance of education for the future of biodefense. It reviews definitions of biodefense and bioincidents, the challenge of catastrophic bioterrorism, and the BioDefense Strategic Framework. (Video or Multimedia)
12/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Alliance Development Works. Published: 11/2018. This 64-page world risk report draws attention to children, a particularly vulnerable section of the population. It details the number of children who have had to flee because of disasters, or who were exploited, abused, injured, or even killed over the last few years. About one out of every four children worldwide lives in a country affected by disasters. The report explores the rights of children in the context of disasters, explains the particular vulnerability of young people, and clarifies the vital need for action in this area. (PDF)
12/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Academies Press (NAP). Published: 11/2018. This 10-page report summarizes a workshop held on October 30-31, 2018, when participants reviewed the current knowledge and gaps in understanding regarding the effectiveness of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for treating opioid use disorder. They examined the available evidence on the range of parameters and circumstances in which MAT can be effectively delivered (e.g., duration of treatment, populations, settings, and interventions to address social determinants of health as a component of MAT), and identified challenges in implementation and additional research needed. (Text)
12/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Center for Preparedness and Response (CDC CPR). Published: 11/2018. This 12-page document is the Federal Select Agent Program's Strategic Plan, which will guide efforts for the remainder of fiscal year (FY) 2018 through FY2021. It details four goals, with associated objectives and strategies. The program's overall vision is to provide coordinated, efficient oversight and be the preeminent regulatory resource for ensuring the safety and security of biological select agents and toxins. (PDF)
12/08/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Center for Preparedness and Response (CDC CPR). Published: 5/2018. This nine-page report presents timeliness data related to inspection reports issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)/Division of Select Agents and Toxins (DSAT) to entities regulated by the Federal Select Agent Program (FSAP) during calendar year 2017. This analysis is used to improve the timeliness of inspection reports to ensure registered entities are provided timely feedback after an inspection. (PDF)
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