We describe the enhanced rumor surveillance during the avian influenza H5N1 outbreak in 2004. The World Health Organization's Western Pacific Regional Office identified 40 rumors; 9 were verified to be true. Rumor surveillance informed immediate public health action and prevented unnecessary and costly responses.
机构:
Chinese Acad Agr Sci, Minist Agr, Anim Influenza Lab, Harbin 150001, Peoples R China
Chinese Acad Agr Sci, Harbin Vet Res Inst, Natl Key Lab Vet Biotechnol, Harbin 150001, Peoples R ChinaChinese Acad Agr Sci, Minist Agr, Anim Influenza Lab, Harbin 150001, Peoples R China
Chen HuaLan
[J].
SCIENCE IN CHINA SERIES C-LIFE SCIENCES,
2009,
52
(05):
: 419
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427