Influenza prevention and control

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Course contents

Module 1: The Importance of Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Programmes:
By the end of this video you should be able to explain how seasonal influenza vaccination programmes can help prevent and control seasonal influenza, strengthen countries’ health system, and help countries prepare for pandemics.

Module 2: Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Types, Administration, and Target Groups:
By the end of this video, you should be able to describe the types of seasonal influenza vaccines, their administration, what makes seasonal influenza vaccines different from other vaccines, and the target groups recommended for seasonal influenza vaccination by WHO.

Module 3: Influenza Diagnostics:
By the end of this module, you should be able to: describe the different types of influenza diagnostic tests and their use and the importance of proper specimen collection, storage, and transport.

Module 4: Influenza Therapeutics:
By the end of this module, you should be able to: explain the steps and process for recognizing and treating severe influenza.