On the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, May 11, 2021 was declar…
On the island of Sumatra, Indonesia, May 11, 2021 was declared National Measles Vaccination Day. The goal of the campaign was to provide vaccine coverage for at least 83% of the children on the island. The campaign organizers knew it was unrealistic and unnecessary to attempt 100% vaccine coverage. Based on what principle did the campaign organizers set their goal of 83% vaccine coverage?
Read DetailsYou are in Africa visiting a dear friend in the Village of K…
You are in Africa visiting a dear friend in the Village of Kittybaua when a diarrhea outbreak of unknown etiology strikes the community. So far, 42 of the 256 villagers have become ill and a 3-year-old girl has died. It has become apparent that additional medical/public health support will take a few days to arrive. As a public health practitioner, what immediate control strategies and aid would you recommend to the citizens of Kittybaua? Provide at least five.
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