Download or read book How to Protect from the Coronavirus and Other Viral Epidemics written by Editors of Consumer Guide and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-29 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inform and educate yourself about the threat of COVID-19: What it is, where it came from, and how to prepare. This concise and essential guide provides the facts you need to protect yourself: Critical Information: a quick overview of SARS-CoV-2, how it spreads, who is at risk, and how to protect yourself Be Prepared: going out in public, home preparation and long-term planning, items to have on hand What Is a Coronavirus: background information on the coronavirus family, SARS, MERS, common myths, effects on the body, and how it is different from the flu The SARS-CoV-2 Virus: history of its appearance and spread Historic Pandemics: other major occurrences in the recent past, from the Great Manchurian Plague of 1910-1911 to the 2009 Swine Flu

Download or read book Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2009 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guidance is an update of WHO global influenza preparedness plan: the role of WHO and recommendations for national measures before and during pandemics, published March 2005 (WHO/CDS/CSR/GIP/2005.5).

Download or read book Evidence Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2020-11-28 with total page 501 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When communities face complex public health emergencies, state local, tribal, and territorial public health agencies must make difficult decisions regarding how to effectively respond. The public health emergency preparedness and response (PHEPR) system, with its multifaceted mission to prevent, protect against, quickly respond to, and recover from public health emergencies, is inherently complex and encompasses policies, organizations, and programs. Since the events of September 11, 2001, the United States has invested billions of dollars and immeasurable amounts of human capital to develop and enhance public health emergency preparedness and infrastructure to respond to a wide range of public health threats, including infectious diseases, natural disasters, and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear events. Despite the investments in research and the growing body of empirical literature on a range of preparedness and response capabilities and functions, there has been no national-level, comprehensive review and grading of evidence for public health emergency preparedness and response practices comparable to those utilized in medicine and other public health fields. Evidence-Based Practice for Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response reviews the state of the evidence on PHEPR practices and the improvements necessary to move the field forward and to strengthen the PHEPR system. This publication evaluates PHEPR evidence to understand the balance of benefits and harms of PHEPR practices, with a focus on four main areas of PHEPR: engagement with and training of community-based partners to improve the outcomes of at-risk populations after public health emergencies; activation of a public health emergency operations center; communication of public health alerts and guidance to technical audiences during a public health emergency; and implementation of quarantine to reduce the spread of contagious illness.

Download or read book Everything about Coronavirus Covid 19 and How to protect yourself written by Dr. Timothy Zahar and published by Bs Lê Trọng Đại. This book was released on 2020-03-05 with total page 10 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In recent days, the whole world is struggling against the disease of Covid-19 caused by the 2019-nCoV virus (scientific name is SARS-CoV-2). It seems that at the beginning, humans have underestimated the dangers of this coronavirus. As a result, response measures have not been thoroughly followed. As of now, April 3, 2020, the Covid-19 epidemic has been reported in nearly 70 locations worldwide, crippling economic, cultural, educational, tourism - sports activities. . And directly affect the lives and activities of each people. Currently, there are many sources of information on 2019-nCoV and on the Covid-19 epidemic that it causes. From e-books, websites, Blogs, Vlogs ... makes people even more confused. As a doctor, I feel it is my responsibility to share the most important things about 2019-nCoV and the simple - easy to follow way for each citizen to protect themselves against the Covid-19 epidemic. Therefore, I write this short document, with the following main contents: 1. What is 2019-nCoV virus? 2. How is 2019-nCoV transmitted? 3. What are the symptoms if I am infected with 2019-nCoV? 4. What should I do when I suspect a 2019-nCoV infection? 5. How to protect yourself from Covid-19 disease? 6. Is there a specific treatment for Covid-19? I hope that these brief and easy-to-follow sharing tips will help every citizen to protect himself from the Covid-19 epidemic. Dr. Timothy Zahar P / s: If you wish to translate this document into your language (Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese ...), just email me. I will be happy to receive your email. My email: [email protected] Besides, if you have any questions, concerns, or concerns regarding the Covid-19 disease and the 2019-nCoV virus, please email me. I will try to answer you as soon as possible to keep you calm and healthy.

Download or read book Learning from SARS written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2004-04-26 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The emergence of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in late 2002 and 2003 challenged the global public health community to confront a novel epidemic that spread rapidly from its origins in southern China until it had reached more than 25 other countries within a matter of months. In addition to the number of patients infected with the SARS virus, the disease had profound economic and political repercussions in many of the affected regions. Recent reports of isolated new SARS cases and a fear that the disease could reemerge and spread have put public health officials on high alert for any indications of possible new outbreaks. This report examines the response to SARS by public health systems in individual countries, the biology of the SARS coronavirus and related coronaviruses in animals, the economic and political fallout of the SARS epidemic, quarantine law and other public health measures that apply to combating infectious diseases, and the role of international organizations and scientific cooperation in halting the spread of SARS. The report provides an illuminating survey of findings from the epidemic, along with an assessment of what might be needed in order to contain any future outbreaks of SARS or other emerging infections.

Download or read book Covid 19 Can masks protect you from the corona virus pandemic written by Dr. Timothy Zahar and published by Bs Lê Trọng Đại. This book was released on 2020-02-12 with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before the pandemic pandemic caused by corona virus, everyone panicked and went to buy masks to prevent influenza virus. And the first question that comes to our minds may be, "What kinds of masks are there? Which ones are effective in preventing the spread of flu viruses?" I see too many people who have yet to receive this knowledge. It's basic but essential at the moment - the world is coping with the most terrible epidemic ever. Therefore, I am writing this booklet with the desire to share the following 3 core things: 1. Can face mask prevent the spread of flu virus? 2. What types of masks are popular on the market? And benefits - the value of each type in preventing influenza spread? 3. How to use a mask properly to prevent the spread of influenza. I hope that this booklet will help you to gain knowledge about a flu mask so that you can make the right choices. And know how to wear a mask to protect yourself and your loved ones. Thanks! Dr. Timothy Z. Email: [email protected]

Download or read book The COVID 19 Survival Guide written by Dr. Paul Kilgore, MD, MPH, FACP and published by Quantitative Health, LLC. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A complete and easy-to-read guide for your health during the COVID-19 pandemic. COVID-19 caused by the novel coronavirus (now referred to as SARS-CoV-2) was first identified in Wuhan, China during December, 2019 and now has spread to become a full-blown pandemic. A coronavirus pandemic now threatens the United States and populations around the world. What is the coronavirus? Where did it come from? What can you do to protect yourself, your family and keep your friends and coworkers safe and healthy? How can I plan, prepare and cope with life in a pandemic? Learn practical information from global health expert Dr. Paul Kilgore, MD, MPH. Dr. Paul Kilgore provides us with a breakdown of how the coronavirus may affect us and what we can do to successfully fight this killer virus. This book includes information pulled from scientific papers around the world, public health information and Dr. Kilgore’s experience working overseas in China and other Asian countries during the first SARS epidemic in 2003—2004. This book explains how this virus causes illness, how it is transmitted and how it may affect you, loved ones and colleagues in many ways you may not have considered. Dr. Paul Kilgore also provides you with key insights from the vantage point of a physician who has investigated highly infectious agents causing Bolivian Hemorrhagic Fever, SARS and others in epidemics around the world. This book incorporates guidance and advice from infectious disease experts around the world including those from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the US National Institutes of Health and the World Health Organization. Extra checklists for you and your family are found in this book to help you prepare for your healthcare and health emergencies.

Download or read book The Coronavirus Prevention Handbook written by Wang Zhou and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-10 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Dr. Wang Zhou and his colleagues at the Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention comes a must-have guide for preparing for an outbreak of the coronavirus virus (COVID-19). The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the US and the World Health Organization have declared the coronavirus a worldwide health emergency. The coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China. Now, from the medical experts there, comes the first authoritative, comprehensive guide to preparing for the ongoing epidemic (COVID-19). Written in plain language, here is information that will help readers and professionals understand the virus and protect themselves in the face of a possible outbreak. As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world—China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States—preventative measures such as controlling the source of infection, early detection of patients, and cutting off transmission are imperative. With 101 tips for individuals to prevent the spread of the virus, the information in this handbook could be lifesaving. The prevention tips include: Precautions for individuals and public places (handwashing, face masks, etc.) Strategies for detection and treatment of the disease An overview of the coronavirus and how it’s spread Basics about contagious diseases With the number of reported cases of COVID-19 growing daily, the information in this book will help you protect yourself and your loved ones!

Download or read book Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2007-12-28 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During an influenza pandemic, healthcare workers will be on the front lines delivering care to patients and preventing further spread of the disease. As the nation prepares for pandemic influenza, multiple avenues for protecting the health of the public are being carefully considered, ranging from rapid development of appropriate vaccines to quarantine plans should the need arise for their implementation. One vital aspect of pandemic influenza planning is the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)-the respirators, gowns, gloves, face shields, eye protection, and other equipment that will be used by healthcare workers and others in their day-to-day patient care responsibilities. However, efforts to appropriately protect healthcare workers from illness or from infecting their families and their patients are greatly hindered by the paucity of data on the transmission of influenza and the challenges associated with training and equipping healthcare workers with effective personal protective equipment. Due to this lack of knowledge on influenza transmission, it is not possible at the present time to definitively inform healthcare workers about what PPE is critical and what level of protection this equipment will provide in a pandemic. The outbreaks of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003 have underscored the importance of protecting healthcare workers from infectious agents. The surge capacity that will be required to reduce mortality from a pandemic cannot be met if healthcare workers are themselves ill or are absent due to concerns about PPE efficacy. The IOM committee determined that there is an urgent need to address the lack of preparedness regarding effective PPE for use in an influenza pandemic. Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic : Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers identifies that require expeditious research and policy action: (1) Influenza transmission research should become an immediate and short-term research priority so that effective prevention and control strategies can be developed and refined. The current paucity of knowledge significantly hinders prevention efforts. (2) Employer and employee commitment to worker safety and appropriate use of PPE should be strengthened. Healthcare facilities should establish and promote a culture of safety. (3) An integrated effort is needed to understand the PPE requirements of the worker and to develop and utilize innovative materials and technologies to create the next generation of PPE capable of meeting these needs.

Download or read book The End of Epidemics written by Dr. Jonathan D. Quick and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-01-30 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “Jonathan Quick offers a compelling and intensely readable plan to prevent worldwide infectious outbreaks. The End of Epidemics is essential reading for those who might be affected by a future pandemic—that is, just about everyone.”—Sandeep Jauhar, bestselling author of Heart: A History The 2020 outbreak of coronavirus has terrified the world--and revealed how unprepared we are for the next outbreak of an infectious disease. Somewhere in nature, a killer virus is boiling up in the bloodstream of a bird, bat, monkey, or pig, preparing to jump to a human being. This not-yet-detected germ has the potential to wipe out millions of lives over a matter of weeks or months. That risk makes the threat posed by ISIS, a ground war, a massive climate event, or even the dropping of a nuclear bomb on a major city pale in comparison. In The End of Epidemics, Duke Global Health Institute faculty member and past Chair of the Global Health Council Dr. Jonathan D. Quick examines the eradication of smallpox and devastating effects of influenza, AIDS, SARS, Ebola, and other viral diseases . Analyzing local and global efforts to contain these diseases and citing firsthand accounts of failure and success, Dr. Quick proposes a new set of actions which he has coined "The Power of Seven," to end epidemics before they can begin. These actions include: - Spending prudently to prevent disease before an epidemic strikes, rather than spending too little, too late - Ensuring prompt, open, and accurate communication between nations and aid agencies, instead of secrecy and territorial disputes - Fighting disease and preventing panic with innovation and good science Practical and urgent, The End of Epidemics is crucial reading for citizens, health professionals, and policy makers alike. “Dr. Quick’s urgent message makes one hope that this book will reach a huge audience and that its exhortations will be acted on everywhere.”—The Wall Street Journal

Download or read book What Is Coronavirus aka Covid19 Protect Yourself Others DIY Facemask Sanitizers How to isolate yourself written by Maester Books and published by Maester Books. This book was released on with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book on Covid-19 aka Coronavirus has all the understanding of this epidemic & safety measures to fight it off. This book also contains multiple methods to create hand sanitizers & face masks. Coronaviruses refer to a large family of viruses according to the biological classification systems. This family is responsible for many known illnesses in humans like the common cold. This coronavirus is a new strain, earlier not identified in human beings, the novel-coronavirus, which is causing the current havoc. The common symptoms of this viral infection are fever, cough, and symptoms related to a respiratory system like difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath. In its most severe form, it can also lead to SARS, kidney failure, pneumonia, and even death. Topics Covered: 1: What is the Corona Virus? 2: Case Studies 3: Corona Pathology 4: How Taiwan Prevented Mass Outbreak of Corona 5: Symptoms, Causes, Complications & Prevention 6: Myth Busters 7: How to Make Hand Sanitizer 8: DIY Facemask 9: Herbal Tea for the Mild Flu 10: How to Make Yourself Quarantine At Home

Download or read book How to Beat Coronavirus written by Steve N. Lee and published by Blue Zoo. This book was released on 2020-03-20 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Worried about Coronavirus? Don’t know what to believe? Struggling to deal with it? This book gives you everything you need: > An action plan that works! > Your questions answered! > Cold hard facts! > What to do right now! This is the definitive guide to surviving the most dreaded pandemic in modern history. You and your family need this information, which is why I’m giving it to you for FREE! Your ‘Stay Virus-Free’ Action Plan Combining the latest information from medical research with original never-before-seen strategies, this book is crammed with action steps designed solely to keep you and your loved ones as healthy as possible, potentially, completely virus-free. > how to avoid getting coronavirus > how to protect yourself at home > how to protect yourself at work > how to protect yourself in public > what symptoms to look for and which you can ignore > when to seek medical help > how to protect your loved ones if you have coronavirus > how to help your loved ones if they have coronavirus > how to treat yourself so you get better as quickly as possible. Click Add to Cart now and start protecting yourself and your family, today! Why did I write this book? Because I was like you – worried, with no idea of what was really going on and what to do about it. So, because my partner is at risk due to a medical condition, I went on a mission to find the facts. It took days of non-stop research, but I now know what do to and I want to share what I learned with you, so you too have the best chance possible of dealing with this pandemic. No matter how old you are or what pre-existing health conditions you have, you can survive the coronavirus pandemic if you take the appropriate action early enough. Let me help you. Google If you want to save a whopping 99 cents and search Google for help, by all means, go ahead. But be warned – much of the information in this book is original, so you simply will not find it out there! As my partner is vulnerable due to a medical condition, you can bet your bottom dollar I’ve researched the hell out of this, so this coronavirus guide is the most comprehensive information you’ll find anywhere! So, it’s time to get serious. You need the definitive guide to surviving the most dreaded illness for a generation! Click Add to Cart now.

Download or read book Protecting Yourself During A Pandemic written by Susan Zeppieri and published by Susan Zeppieri . This book was released on with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This guide targets people who want to know everything about the pandemic, what they need to do to protect themselves against it, as well as what additional vitamins and supplements they need to take after they have their vaccinations to remain healthy. We will explain in detail what a pandemic is, the signs and symptoms of COVID, what to do if you or a loved one has tested positive for the virus, and what you can do on a daily basis to keep safe. We will explore various supplements and vitamins you can take to boost your immune system, answer questions on the positive and negative effects of the different vaccine options, and exactly what it means once you have gone for your jab. We explore vaccine side effects and which vitamins you can add to your daily diet to decrease symptoms related to severe side effects after inoculation. Our goal is to debunk any myths around vaccines, to offer you the true facts of the Coronavirus, and to steer you in the right direction when it comes to protecting yourself and your family against this illness.

Download or read book COVID 19 written by Jie-Ming Qu and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2020-10-22 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: COVID-19: The Essentials of Prevention and Treatment elaborates on the ethology, pathogenesis, epidemiology, clinical characteristics, treatment principles, rehabilitation and prevention, and prevention and control measures for COVID-19. Aimed at healthcare workers, and written to be a practical guide, six chapters cover the following aspects of COVID-19: respiratory viruses; pathogenesis; case definitions and diagnosis; treatment; prevention and disease control; and prospects for the management and research of respiratory virus infections. This book gives first-hand information on the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. COVID-19 was recognized as a pandemic in March 2020 by the World Health Organization. It is a disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Physicians working in China, particularly where the outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, have built up knowledge of prevention and control measures, and diagnosis and treatment of this disease. These insights are now globally relevant. The authors of this book are senior physicians specializing in respiratory diseases, pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine, and are all clinical and scientific research experts working in China, with particular experience in Wuhan. Describes the prevention, control, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19 Offers practical guidance to healthcare professionals for COVID-19 Gives clinical insights in a question and answer format Details first-hand experience in Chinese cities during the initial outbreak Presents insights that healthcare professionals need to prevent, diagnose, and treat COVID-19

Download or read book Corona and Other Dangerous Viruses written by Sandra Cabot MD and published by SCB International. This book was released on 2020-07-20 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this book, integrative medical doctor Dr. Sandra Cabot provides information on the new coronavirus which caused the COVID-19 pandemic. She provides vital facts on how to protect yourself and your family that you will not find in other books. This inside information is critical in this day and age where new viruses, as well as old viruses, will continue to threaten our health. Vaccines and drugs are only part of the solution and this book will teach you how to have a healthy immune system, give you clarity and improve your confidence to survive in good health.

Download or read book How to Prevent the Next Pandemic written by Bill Gates and published by Vintage. This book was released on 2022-05-03 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Governments, businesses, and individuals around the world are thinking about what happens after the COVID-19 pandemic. Can we hope to not only ward off another COVID-like disaster but also eliminate all respiratory diseases, including the flu? Bill Gates, one of our greatest and most effective thinkers and activists, believes the answer is yes. The author of the #1 New York Times best seller How to Avoid a Climate Disaster lays out clearly and convincingly what the world should have learned from COVID-19 and what all of us can do to ward off another catastrophe like it. Relying on the shared knowledge of the world’s foremost experts and on his own experience of combating fatal diseases through the Gates Foundation, Gates first helps us understand the science of infectious diseases. Then he shows us how the nations of the world, working in conjunction with one another and with the private sector, how we can prevent a new pandemic from killing millions of people and devastating the global economy. Here is a clarion call—strong, comprehensive, and of the gravest importance.

Download or read book Coronavirus written by The Centers for Disease Control's Website and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-03-19 with total page 780 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is now officially a global pandemic with over 130,000 confirmed cases and over 5,000 deaths. Its path is exponential, and panic is being felt around the globe. But the most important thing you can do to combat the virus is to understand how it works, how it spreads, and to STAY INFORMED. What Does This Coronavirus Outbreak Guide Contain? In-depth history of the virus since its inception Scientific explanation of what coronavirus is and how it works Actionable advice on how to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading Specific tips for employers, employers, and those who must travel during the outbreak Updated statistics on symptoms, treatment, and global survival rates. This 2019-2020 Coronavirus Outbreak Guide is from the CDC Website. Learn the truth about how this virus works. And whatever you do, don’t forget to wash your hands.