Pandemic Influenza – Objectives

OBJECTIVES

Upon completion of this course, the learner should be able to:
·    Define pandemic influenza
·    List 3 modes of transmission of influenza
·    List the 3 types of influenza virus
·    Discuss the difference and implications of antigenic drift and shift
·    Identify the 3 major influenza pandemics of the 20th century
·    Explain the role of cytokine storm in susceptibility to influenza
·    Explain the role of secondary infection by bacterial pneumonia
·    List 3 means of pandemic control

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