Rumor Surveillance and Avian Influenza H5N1

Rumor Surveillance and Avian Influenza H5N1

We describe the enhanced rumor surveillance during the avian influenza H5N1 outbreak in 2004. The World Health Organization’s Western Pacific Regional Office identified 40 rumors; 9 were verified to be true. Rumor surveillance informed immediate public health action and prevented unnecessary and cos...

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Main Authors: Gina Samaan, Mahomed Patel, Babatunde Olowokure, Maria C. Roces, Hitoshi Oshitani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2005-03-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
avian influenza H5N1
rumor
surveillance
regional outbreak
dispatch
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/11/3/04-0657_article

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