Open AccessLearning from recent outbreaks to strengthen risk communication capacity for the next influenza pandemic in the Western Pacific Region
Author(s) -
Lauren J O'Connor,
Lisa Peters,
Rose Aynsley
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
western pacific surveillance response journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.515
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 2094-7313
pISSN - 2094-7321
DOI - 10.5365/wpsar.2018.9.5.013
Subject(s) - pandemic , preparedness , risk communication , public health , outbreak , influenza pandemic , covid-19 , health communication , environmental health , business , public relations , political science , economic growth , medicine , disease , nursing , virology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , law , economics
Risk communication is a critical component of pandemic preparedness. The importance of being able to inform the public while allaying fears and preventing panic was highlighted during the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. Continuing to prioritize risk communications will make the global health community better prepared for the future.