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This web page contains comprehensive resources for institutions of higher education related to preparing for, responding to, and recovering from an epidemic or pandemic. Resources cover vaccination and pandemic planning, pandemic response plans, and tips for health and safety.
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Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, caused a global outbreak that began in 2022. This fact sheet discusses mpox transmission, the signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, and treatment options, as well as the mpox vaccine.
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Influenza A viruses established in many animal species can infect humans. This fact sheet explores the pandemic potential of these viruses, signs and symptoms in humans, and treatment and prevention protocols.
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This literature review discusses Long COVID and its behavioral health implications. It describes the behavioral health issues and conditions associated with Long COVID, neuropsychiatric causes of these issues and conditions, and future research needs.
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This guide provides First Responders agencies with the steps to follow to ensure good health for their workforce. The authors offer an overview of occupational health and safety, review comprehensive occupational health and safety programs, discuss assessing current efforts, and present challenges and provide recommendations for overcoming them.
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This tip sheet lists reactions to stress that are common among children and that caregivers, parents, and teachers may see during and after an infectious disease outbreak. It also suggests ways that adults can help children manage stress.
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This literature review explores the effect of quarantine and isolation during disease outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics on the risk of suicide. It includes studies on the impacts of outbreaks and epidemics including the Spanish influenza outbreaks, H1N1 influenza, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), Ebola virus disease, and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS).
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This tip sheet defines social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in the event of an infectious disease outbreak. It also identifies common reactions to these measures and provides tips for managing stress and staying healthy.
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This tip sheet lists reactions to stress that are common among children and that caregivers, parents, and teachers may see during and after an infectious disease outbreak. It also suggests ways that adults can help children manage stress.
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services created this plan to guide state officials on an effective response to pandemic influenza. This plan can be used and adapted by other state and public health officials to prepare their agencies for a pandemic influenza outbreak.
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Developed to help local health departments design and conduct discussion-based pandemic influenza response tabletop exercises, this tool includes a user's guide, customizable PowerPoint template, objectives, and evaluation materials. To access these materials, scroll down the web page to the Pandemic Influenza Preparedness section.
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The authors of this PowerPoint presentation share information about the negative effects that a pandemic can have on mental health. The PowerPoint presents information on emotional responses, grief and loss, and mental health planning and response.
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This tip sheet explains social distancing, quarantine, and isolation in the event of an infectious disease outbreak, as well as common reactions to these measures, and it presents tips for coping.
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This 17-page document provides guidance for public health officials and government leaders around the world for thinking and communicating about the risks that Zika poses for global health and for their residents specifically. It helps leaders consider how to craft communications that will address public needs and help residents take positive action to reduce the likelihood of contracting and spreading Zika.
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This issue of a SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center quarterly newsletter features articles about the response to Ebola in Africa, including measures taken to support responders during and after their work. It also covers the experience of a provider who helped with part of the response to Ebola in Dallas, Texas, when they supported the quarantine of an individual who had been exposed to Ebola and was homeless.
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This tip sheet identifies signs of stress that are common during infectious disease outbreaks, ways to maintain physical and mental health, and signs that you may need help from a mental health professional.
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This tip sheet provides information on the impact pandemic flu can have on families. It provides tips for parents on how to prepare their families, and how to cope with stress and grief.
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This tip sheet provides information on the impact pandemic flu can have on families. It provides tips for parents on how to prepare their families, and how to cope with stress and grief.
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The authors used random telephone surveys to ask Hong Kong residents general and behavioral health-specific questions about the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic in 2003 on their lives.
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This study examined psychological effects of quarantine via an online survey of a convenience sample of 129 people quarantined in Canada during the 2002–2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak. More than one in four respondents reported symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder and depression. Factors associated with these symptoms included being exposed to the virus or knowing someone who was diagnosed with the disease.
This web page provides links to information about Zika in the United States and around the world. It presents links to general information about Zika, ways to prevent contracting Zika, and guidance for healthcare professionals.
This part of the World Health Organization's website serves as a hub of information about Zika virus disease provided by the organization. The website features an overview of Zika and its impacts around the world, as well as links to related information and resources.
This web page defines different types of flu outbreaks, epidemics and pandemics, and H1N1 and avian influenza. The page also shares tips for preventing and treating the flu.
Outbreaks Near Me is a website that allows the public to quickly and easily report COVID-19 and influenza symptoms or testing activity. Using participant-submitted reports, Outbreaks Near Me maps this crowdsourced information to provide local and national views of illness to help individuals and public health agencies identify current and potential hotspots for COVID-19 and influenza.
This fact sheet explores the challenges facing healthcare workers during infectious disease outbreaks and provides strategies for ensuring self-care and well-being. It includes a list of stress management tips, such as taking breaks from work and communicating with colleagues, to avoid burnout and build resilience while providing services.
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