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Considerations for Viral Disease Eradication - Lessons Learned and Future Strategies: Workshop Summary (Paperback)
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Considerations for Viral Disease Eradication - Lessons Learned and Future Strategies: Workshop Summary (Paperback)
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Since smallpox eradication, the science of eradication has changed
and with it, our definitions of what diseases are possible to
eradicate. However, eradication must not beget complacency. As has
been learned from past control or eradication attempts with a
variety of viral diseases, from yellow fever to influenza,
accidental or intentional reintroduction is a real threat-one that
could strike anywhere and for which we need to be fully prepared.
The criteria for assessing eradicability of polio, measles, and
other viral infections have been debated extensively. With the
elimination and eradication of several viral diseases on the
horizon, issues surrounding the cessation of immunization
activities become exceedingly important. In an effort to better
understand the dynamics of disease eradication and
post-immunization policies, the Institute of Medicine Forum on
Emerging Infections hosted a two-day workshop (February 1-2, 2001)
on The Consequences of Viral Disease Eradication. This book
explores the principles underlying the biological challenges,
medical interventions, the continuing research agenda, and
operational considerations for post-immunization strategies for
vaccine-preventable viral diseases, and highlights important
efforts that may facilitate wise decision making. Table of Contents
Front Matter 1 Summary and Assessment 2 Major Efforts for Disease
Eradication 3 Biological Challenges to Post-Eradication 4
Operational and Institutional Challenges to Post-Eradication 5
Medical Intervention and Technological Solutions 6 The Challenges
to Post-Eradication Outbreaks Appendix A Glossary and Acronyms
APPENDIX B Workshop Agenda The Consequences of Viral Disease
Eradication: Addressing Post-Immunization Challenges APPENDIX C
Forum Member and Speaker Biographies
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