Unanticipated Consequences of Pandemic Flu: School Related Issues: A Preliminary Literature Review In the event of a pandemic flu outbreak, closing schools would be one of the most likely non pharmaceutical interventions (NPI) considered to contain the outbreak, consistent with social distancing theories (Hodge 2006, Germann 2006). Children in preschool and school-age groups are frequently observed to amplify transmission of many forms of flu (Bell 2006, Germann … Continue reading “Unanticipated Consequences of Pandemic Flu: School Related Issues: A Preliminary Literature Review” Learn More
The New York City Principals Pandemic Flu Survey: Are Schools Prepared? It will be only a matter of time before another influenza pandemic occurs. Pandemic flu refers to a novel human influenza virus that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic. Researchers cannot accurately predict the timing, severity, or source of the next pandemic, but are certain it would present a myriad of issues for the public … Continue reading “The New York City Principals Pandemic Flu Survey: Are Schools Prepared?” Learn More
