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Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

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Abstract:: This site explores factors associated with disease emergence and re-emergence and considers the human activities that can increase or decrease the likelihood of outbreaks of infectious diseases. Students play the role of epidemiologists looking for clues to solve the case of a mystery disease, watch simulations of herd immunity and the impact of vaccination programs, and assign limited funds to three proposals submitted to address a major infectious disease.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Secondary, Post-secondary
Collection:: National Institutes of Health

Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases

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Abstract:: Introduces the basic methods for infectious disease epidemiology and case studies of important disease syndromes and entities. Methods include definitions and nomenclature, outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, case-control studies, cohort studies, laboratory diagnosis, molecular epidemiology, dynamics of transmission, and assessment of vaccine field effectiveness. Case-studies focus on acute respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, hepatitis, HIV, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, malaria, and other vector-borne diseases.

Subject:: Science and Technology, Social Sciences
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: JHSPH OpenCourseWare

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Immunology

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Abstract:: Immunology is the study of our immune system, a highly sophisticated system that defends us against all disease-causing invaders by identifying and neutralizing such threats. As with any system in our body, when the immune system malfunctions, disease can result. In this course the student will take a look at what happens when an inappropriate immune response takes place. (Biology 407)

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: Saylor Foundation

Vaccination

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Abstract:: Vaccinations are now considered a part of everyday life, but how do they work? This unit will help those with a background in biology understand the historical development of vaccination, assess the various types of vaccines used today, examine their production and explore the limitations that are placed on vaccination programmes.

Subject:: Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Post-secondary
Collection:: Open University OpenLearn

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The Vaccination Question - Considering Facts and Opinions About the Human Papillomavirus Vaccine

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Abstract:: In this lesson, students share opinions about common vaccines, then consider facts and opinions about the HPV vaccine and hold a "fishbowl" discussion. They then survey members of the community to determine their perspectives on the issue.

Subject:: Humanities, Science and Technology
Grade Level:: Primary, Secondary
Collection:: New York Times

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