https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf en-us 2021-10-19 04:14:25 UTC 2025-03-16 04:06:27 UTC hello@padlet.com achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826095407 Pandemics are worldwide disease outbreak disasters that not only affect the people but also the economic and social systems in place. In order to prevent such an event, there are many pandemic preparation methods that can take place to lessen the impact. These bigger-picture methods are mostly at the will of both local and global governments. International assistance and communication are instrumental in pandemic preparedness policy. Every day people and societies themselves can prepare through the use of education along with making good lifestyle choices. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:21:47 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826095407 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826103234 This article demonstrates the use of improving population lifestyle choices as a way of pandemic preparedness. As seen in this pandemic, most Covid-19 symptoms only worsened with the help of one's pre-existing conditions. If we were to target the source of the pre-existing conditions, we can then mitigate the symptoms and even death count of pandemic wide viruses. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:26:11 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826103234 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826143181 This image showcases the many different aspects allotted to the topic of pandemic preparedness. As a quick note, most of these agenda items involve international help. For example, "establish a pre-negotiated platform for tools and supplies" along with "establish a new global surveillance system" are only effective when all 195 countries are contributing their share. This will take lots of coordination and leadership but would not only provide for a safer global health but also save millions of lives.]]> 2021-10-19 04:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826143181 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826150642 This image showcases the pandemic preparation essentials that everyday people can take for themselves. These items, such as a first aid kit with thermometer, can help detect illness quickly and establish a self-imposed quarantine on individuals. Little decisions and items like this can save lives but also encourage people to do their part in a pandemic. This is especially relevant to essential workers like grocery store workers and nurses, who interact with hundreds of people a day.]]> 2021-10-19 04:55:29 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826150642 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826156420 This image illustrates vital information used to keep employees safe while working on site. Infographics like these are essential in providing both awareness and education to everyday people in keeping everyone safe. These guidelines are also most likely taken from the CDC website, which can also be linked towards the topic of having available resources/information ready in case of either question or emergency. ]]> 2021-10-19 04:59:31 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826156420 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826230191 This article describes the use of a Stay-At-Home order in the United States as an example of "national coordination". The Stay-At-Home order showcases the government's role in coordination with the CDC, local governments, and federal adminstration. In addition, in the case of a pandemic, establishing a sense national responsibility is vital in ensuring less American Covid-19 cases.  The United States Stay-At-Home order helped reduce the spread of the virus, seeing an 30.2% decrease of cases in the first week after its introduction. ]]> 2021-10-19 05:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826230191 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826244650 This article, that was published in 2014, showcases the political issues regarding the 2009 H1N1 Pandemic along with the strategies that did work out positively. Historical references such as this should be the basis of our future pandemic preparedness in knowing what to invest in, what to focus policy towards, and what topic to surveil.

"Beyond institutional, political, and managerial difficulties, the most fundamental constraints on pandemic preparedness are the limits of scientific understanding and technical capacity" (Fineberg 2014). ]]> 2021-10-19 05:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826244650 achal https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826275713 2021-10-19 06:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/achal/qlnb30hyv6ku91xf/wish/1826275713