Comments on: Responding Rapidly to Public Health Emergencies Using New Media: Swine Flu

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 22:33:10 +0000

So long as you realize that new media’s ability to communicate is the same ability to fuel hysteria, and that clarity in communications is necessary, this is all correct.
Of course information about AIDS should be spread as much as possible to combat ignorance. But misinformation IS another form of ignorance after all.

By: linda

linda — Tue, 12 May 2009 19:58:14 +0000

as far as i know, transmission of swine influenza virus from pigs to humans is not common and properly cooked pork poses no risk of infection. When transmitted, the virus does not always cause human influenza and often the only sign of infection is the presence of antibodies in the blood, detectable only by laboratory tests. When transmission results in influenza in a human, it is called zoonotic swine flu. People who work with pigs, especially people with intense exposures, are at risk of catching swine flu.

By: aholland

aholland — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:38:09 +0000

The importance of vaccine and preparedness has become more obvious in wake of the “swine flu virus”. The CDC has developed a healthcare hand book to help combat a variety of Vaccine Preventable Diseases.
The CDC’s Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, 11th Edition (The Pink Book) – Just Released!
The new, 11th edition of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Epidemiology and Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases (The Pink Book) is now available from the Public Health Foundation (PHF). “The Pink Book” provides physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists, and others with comprehensive information on vaccine-preventable diseases. The new 11th edition contains the latest information and updates on immunization, including:
Revised principles of vaccination
Updated recommendations on immunization
New immunization strategies for healthcare practices and providers
Guidelines on vaccine safety
This essential resource is now available for ordering online by visiting the PHF online store at http://bookstore.phf.org. Ordering via mail, phone, fax, and purchase order is also available by calling PHF toll-free at (877)252-1200 for full instructions.

By: Jieleah

Jieleah — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:16:10 +0000

Swine Flue affects the whole nation. I really feel bad about this issue. I hope government can find the best solution to this problem. You have good idea to use media for spreading the words about it.

By: fas

fas — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 05:19:16 +0000

I really think you hit the nail on the head. Twitter is the most powerful tool currently. With the help of your followers and re-tweets, its pretty easy to spread the message faster than any other social network.