Pandemic Flu Program for Schools Now Available on DVD
"The Facts on Pandemic Flu--Keys for Schools in Planning, Preparedness, and Procedures" is a 90 minute program that was aired "live" nationally on Education Solutions Global Network (ESGN) on June 14, 2006. Now available on DVD, the program provides useful and practical information to school personnel including school board members, superintendents, school health professionals, counselors, and others. It features Dr. Anne L. Bryant, Executive Director, National School Boards Association and Eddie Hedrick, Senior Epidemiology Specialist, Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Specifically, discussion topics on the DVD include:
- The differences between pandemic influenza and seasonal flu or avian flu;
- How pandemic viruses spread;
- Why an avian flu outbreak in Asia is a concern and threat;
- Assessing whether a pandemic flu outbreak in the U.S. is imminent;
- Planning, preparedness, and procedural steps that schools should take for a pandemic flu outbreak; and
- Information resources available for schools about pandemic flu
In addition to the DVD, orders will include a companion CD containing PowerPoint slides used in the original June 14 ESGN broadcast.
To order "The Facts on Pandemic Flu--Keys for Schools in Planning, Preparedness, and Procedures", visit the downloadable mail-in form (address and cost details included) or visit the ESGN website.
For purchases by credit card or school district P.O., contact:
- ESGN (Internet: esgn@esgn.tv)
- Phone: (573-445-9945)
Sources: ESGN website