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THE GLOBAL SWINE FLU PANDEMIC
The Activities on these Portfolio Pages correspond with the learning objectives
of the Guided Learning unit published in Nursing Times 105: 34 (1 September,
2009) and 105: 35 (8 September, 2009). The full reference list for this unit
follows Activity 4.
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ACTIVITY 1
Learning objective: Understand the
biology of influenza viruses.
Activity: Explain the biology of influenza
viruses and why they are adept at
evading immune surveillance.
RESPONSE
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ACTIVITY 2
Learning objective: Know about the
origins and characteristics of pandemic
flu.
pandemics of the 20th century and current
pandemic threats.
RESPONSE
Begin your response here.
Activity: Outline the pandemic criteria,
the origins of the three well documented
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ACTIVITY 3
Learning objective: Be familiar with the
elements of national and local pandemic
preparedness strategies.
Activity: Describe the most important
elements of national and your local
preparedness plans for pandemic flu.
RESPONSE
Begin your response here.
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ACTIVITY 4
acute care settings.
Learning objective: Understand
appropriate flu prevention and control
approaches.
RESPONSE
Begin your response here.
Activity: Explain the key points from
infection control guidance for nurses in
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Brundage, J.F., Shanks, G.D. (2008)
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Cabinet Office (2008) The National Risk
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Cabinet Office, Department of Health
(2007) Pandemic Flu – A National
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Cabinet Office, Department of Health
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