A5043740494- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Virology and Viral Diseases
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Viral gastroenteritis research and epidemiology
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Immunodeficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
- Global Health Workforce Issues
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Viral Infections and Immunology Research
- Blood groups and transfusion
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Data-Driven Disease Surveillance
- Healthcare Systems and Practices
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2019-2024
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
2022
Université de Bordeaux
2016
Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute
2016
World Health Organization
2015
In-person learning benefits children and communities (1).Understanding the context in which transmission of SARS-CoV-2, virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 , occurs schools is critical to improving safety inperson learning.During December 1, 2020-January 22, 2021, Cobb Douglas Public Health (CDPH), Georgia Department (GDPH), CDC investigated SARS-CoV-2 eight public elementary a single school district.COVID-19 cases* among educators students were either self-reported or identified by...
To inform prevention strategies, we assessed the extent of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) transmission and settings in which occurred a Georgia public school district.During 1 December 2020-22 January 2021, SARS-CoV-2-infected index cases their close contacts schools were identified by health officials. For in-school contacts, symptoms offered SARS-CoV-2 reverse-transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) testing; performed epidemiologic investigations...
Abstract Background Case fatality ratio (CFR) among all age groups during the 2016–2018 measles outbreak in Romania was increased compared with previous outbreaks. To identify risk factors for death, we conducted a case-control study infants and children hospitalized measles. Methods National surveillance data were used to cases of laboratory-confirmed or epidemiologically linked aged < 59 months rash onset from January 2016 July 2018. We abstracted medical records 50 fatal (“cases”) 250...
Public health and preventive medicine (PHPM) has been recognized internationally as a physician specialty, but national parallels differences exist between training contexts. This paper reviews PHPM employment in Canada, France, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, USA.Information gathered from relevant accreditation bodies literature searches was used to create descriptive profiles of demographics structure narrative outlining trends challenges facing specialty.Notable similarities Key themes...
Introduction A lateral flow rapid diagnostic test (RDT) enables detection of measles specific immunoglobulin M (IgM) antibody in serum, capillary blood, and oral fluid with accuracy consistent enzyme immunoassay (EIA). The objectives the study were: 1) to assess RDT inter-reader agreement between two clinic staff; 2) sensitivity specificity relative standard surveillance testing a low transmission setting; 3) evaluate knowledge, attitudes, practices staff clinics using RDT; 4) impact on...
The Government of Tajikistan is reforming its health system to make access more equitable. Nonetheless, out-of-pocket expenditures (OPE) remain a key modality for purchasing care. Drugs major driver household health. We conducted survey investigate drug prescribing patterns at primary care (PHC) level as well the related OPE.Adult patients in eight districts who had visited PHC facility period March May 2014 were interviewed home, using structured questionnaire. A descriptive analysis was...
Abstract Background Countries are transitioning assets and functions from polio eradication to integrated immunization surveillance activities. We assessed the extent of linkages between perceptions National Immunization Technical Advisory Groups (NITAGs) Certification Committees (NCCs) for understand how can be leveraged improve efficiencies these expert bodies. Methods During May 2017 2018, we administered a 15-question survey NITAG chair or member an NCC counterpart in all countries WHO...