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Stanford University

Infectious Disease - How Vulnerable Is Your Family and Our Community?

Stanford University via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the critical topic of infectious diseases and their impact on families and communities in this informative lecture by Dr. Eric Weiss from Stanford University. Gain insights into influenza, measles, pandemics, and emerging threats like Ebola. Discover promising new developments in disease prevention and treatment, and learn practical strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones. Understand the capabilities of Stanford's Level 1 Trauma Center in managing infectious diseases. Delve into topics such as pandemic conditions, influenza symptoms and treatments, vaccination processes, emergency department procedures, and social distancing measures. Acquire valuable knowledge about screening, surveillance, and emerging infectious diseases to better prepare for potential health crises.

Syllabus

Introduction
Eric Weiss
Dr Michael Osterholm
Spanish Flu Pandemic
H5N1
Bird Flu
Hazard Vulnerability Analysis
Epidemic
Pandemic
SARS
Pandemic Conditions
Influenza vs Cold
Influenza Symptoms
Influenza Rapid Test
Influenza Vaccine
Stay Home
Taking Care of Sick People
Tamiflu
Screening and Surveillance
Emerging Infectious Disease
Emergency Department Visits
DriveThru Medicine Clinic
Isolation Compartments
DriveThru Emergency Department
Chief Complaint
DO Broadcast
CDC
Vital Signs
Blood Pressure
Physical Exam
Lab Testing
Dispensing
Social Distancing
Drive Cool Center
Why dont they just make a vaccine
Who chooses the vaccines
Treatment for influenza
Influenza
Why do people get a fever
My question about Tamiflu
Will Tamiflu be over the counter
Why is Tamiflu still on patent
What about things that go under the radar
Is there any way theres our website or way
I was hoping you could address
Any antibiotic or any antiviral

Taught by

Stanford Health Care

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  • Anastasiya Chobanova
    Attending this course session was simply brilliant and an enriching experience. The professor presented a wealth of very important information in a simple, clear, and engaging manner. I am so pleased to have been able to attend this session. The way complex concepts were broken down and explained with ease made learning enjoyable and accessible. Highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their understanding in this field!

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