Learning from Experience The Public Health Response to West Nile Virus, SARS, Monkeypox, and Hepatitis A Outbreaks in the United States

Describes the response of state and local health departments to outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), monkeypox, West Nile virus, and hepatitis A that took place from 1999 to 2003. In general, public health agencies demonstrated a robust ability to implement the major components of...

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Main Author: Stoto, Michael A. (auth)
Other Authors: Dausey, David J. (auth), Davis, Lois M. (auth), Leuschner, Kristin J. (auth), Lurie, Nicole (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: RAND Corporation 2005
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Summary:Describes the response of state and local health departments to outbreaks of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), monkeypox, West Nile virus, and hepatitis A that took place from 1999 to 2003. In general, public health agencies demonstrated a robust ability to implement the major components of response to a public health emergency. Researchers found that the most pervasive problem involved communication difficulties within public health agencies and with public health partners.
ISBN:TR285DHHS
9780833059994
9780833038999
Access:Open Access