The Impact of Globalization on Infectious Disease Emergence and Control: Exploring the Consequences and Opportunities, Workshop Summary - Forum on Microbial Threats

PAPERBACK, 2006, 246 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-10098-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-10098-4

Author(s) Stacey Knobler, Adel Mahmoud, Stanley Lemon, Leslie Pray, Editors, Forum on Microbial Threats

Globalization is by no means a new phenomenon; transcontinental trade and the movement of people date back at least 2,000 years, to the era of the ancient Silk Road trade route. The global spread of infectious disease has followed a parallel course. Indeed, the emergence and spread of infectious disease are, in a sense, the epitome of globalization. Although some experts mark the fall of the Berlin Wall as the beginning of this new era of globalization, others argue that it is not so new. The future of globalization is still in the making. Despite the successful attempts of the developed world during the course of the last century to control many infectious diseases and even to eradicate some deadly afflictions, 13 million people worldwide still die from such diseases every year.

On April 16 and 17, 2002, the Forum on Emerging Infections held a working group discussion on the influence of globalization on the emergence and control of infectious diseases. The contents of the unattributed sections are based on the presentations and discussions that took place during the workshop.

The Impact of Globalization on Infectious Disease Emergence and Control report summarizes the presentations and discussions related to the increasing cross-border and cross-continental movements of people and how this could exacerbate the emergence and global spread of infectious diseases. This report also summarizes the means by which sovereign states and nations must adopt a global public health mind-set and develop a new organizational framework to maximize the opportunities and overcome the challenges created by globalization and build the necessary capacity to respond effectively to emerging infectious disease threats.

The Threat of Pandemic Influenza: Are We Ready? Workshop Summary

PAPERBACK, 2005, 432 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-09504-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-09504-4

Author(s) Stacey L. Knobler, Alison Mack, Adel Mahmoud, Stanley M. Lemon, Editors; Institute of Medicine

Reusability of Facemasks During an Influenza Pandemic: Facing the Flu

PAPERBACK, 2006, 106 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-10182-4
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-10182-0

Author(s) Committee on the Development of Reusable Facemasks for Use During an Influenza Pandemic

Any strategy to cope with an influenza pandemic must be based on the knowledge and tools that are available at the time an epidemic may occur. In the near term, when we lack an adequate supply of vaccine and antiviral medication, strategies that rely on social distancing and physical barriers will be relatively more prominent as means to prevent spread of disease. The use of respirators and facemasks is one key part of a larger strategy to establish barriers and increase distance between infected and uninfected individuals. Respirators and facemasks may have a role in both clinical care and community settings.

This report answers a specific question about the role of respirators and facemasks to reduce the spread of flu: Can respirators and facemasks that are designed to be disposable be reused safely and effectively? The committee—assisted by outstanding staff—worked intensively to review the pertinent literature; consult with manufacturers, researchers, and medical specialists; and apply their expert judgment. This report offers findings and recommendations based on the evidence, pointing to actions that are appropriate now and to lines of research that can better inform future decisions.

Ethical and Legal Considerations in Mitigating Pandemic Disease: Workshop Summary

PAPERBACK, 2007, 250 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-10769-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-10769-3

Author(s) Stanley M. Lemon, Margaret A. Hamburg, P. Frederick Sparling, Eileen R. Choffnes, and Alison Mack, Rapporteurs, Forum on Microbial Threats

Global Infectious Disease Surveillance and Detection: Assessing the Challenges -- Finding Solutions, Workshop Summary

PAPERBACK, 2007, 284 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-11114-5
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-11114-0

Author(s) Forum on Microbial Threats, Stanley M. Lemon, Margaret A. Hamburg, P. Frederick Sparling, Eileen R. Choffnes, and Alison Mack, Rapporteurs

Dispensing Medical Countermeasures for Public Health Emergencies: Workshop Summary

PAPERBACK, 2008, 126 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-12096-9
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-12096-8

Author(s) Miriam Davis, Marnina S. Kammersall, and Bruce M. Altevogt, Rapporteurs, Forum on Medical and Public Health Preparedness for Catastrophic Events, Institute of Medicine

Preparing for an Influenza Pandemic: Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers

PAPERBACK, 2008, 206 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-11046-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-11046-4

Author(s) Lewis R. Goldfrank and Catharyn T. Liverman, Editors, Committee on Personal Protective Equipment for Healthcare Workers During an Influenza Pandemic

Vector-Borne Diseases: Understanding the Environmental, Human Health, and Ecological Connections, Workshop Summary (Forum on Microbial Threats)

PAPERBACK, 2008, 350 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-10897-7
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-10897-3

Author(s) Rapporteurs: Stanley M. Lemon, P. Frederick Sparling, Margaret A. Hamburg, David A. Relman, Eileen R. Choffnes, and Alison Mack, Forum on Microbial Threats

Antivirals for Pandemic Influenza: Guidance on Developing a Distribution and Dispensing Program

PAPERBACK, 2008, 132 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-11866-2
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-11866-8

Author(s) Committee on Implementation of Antiviral Medication Strategies for an Influenza Pandemic, Institute of Medicine

Learning from SARS: Preparing for the Next Disease Outbreak -- Workshop Summary

PAPERBACK, 2004, 376 pgs
ISBN 10: 0-309-09154-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-309-09154-1

Author(s) Stacey Knobler, Adel Mahmoud, Stanley Lemon, Alison Mack, Laura Sivitz, and Katherine Oberholtzer, Editors, Forum on Microbial Threats