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Bird Flu: The Media and Syndromic Surveillance
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In the past, the media has served a source of data for syndromic surveillance of infectious disease, whether it is outbreaks of disease in animals or humans resulting in illness or death. More often than not, the reverse is true; data based on… read more… relays it to the public. In both instances, the media may serve as a purveyor of vital information. But, … the media reports are less than ideal; the public may become fearful and panic at the news of a potential … or curative therapy. Moreover, supplies of vaccine may be limited, and news of a shortage of antiviral … -
UPDATE: Bird Flu, the Media and Syndromic Surveillance, 2006-7
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While mass media coverage of bird flu often provides specific information that may prevent or contain the disease, it is often less than ideal; the public may become fearful and panic at the news of a potential outbreak of bird… read more… of bird flu often provides specific information that may prevent or contain the disease, it is often less than ideal; the public may become fearful and panic at the news of a potential … no available proven vaccine while supplies of antivirals may be in short supply. As reported by Reuters (3/17/2006) …