First off, I hope everyone enjoyed the presentation Kat and I did. As you can tell, Kat is the flu expert and loves the subject. Its always fun working with someone so passionate. It was an interesting subject to research on. It was also quite frightening given the death toll from the 1918 flu.
Thank you for your remarks, and I will definitely use the recommedations to improve upon the next presentation I give to the class.
Continuing on with the bird flu. As I was perusing through bbc, I noticed they have an article that it is now in Hungary: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/6310029.stm and Japan: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6305029.stm
On the site there is also a concise FAQ about avian flu: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3422839.stm I really like how this provided a brief overview of the flu, how its spread, and what is being done. I think it is a good example of creating public awareness without creating a panic (which is similar to one of the questions Kat and I asked last week). Its really nice to see all this information compounded onto a huge news source with various links that include numerous questions from readers answered (i.e. can my labrador get infected?) and numerous maps depicting where birdflu has spread and which countries have human cases. To be honest, if I knew about this site when I was doing my part of the project, it would've made it a lot easier (although WHO also offers a great place to look up bird flu). Moreover, having an article on Avian flu pop up while random people worldwide are perusing through headlines, grabs readers' attention. I think that awareness of the issue will help preparedness and in the event of an outbreak, cause less panic.
On a lighter note, I found this article to be comedic (for studybreaks): http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/6309159.stm
Red Trees
This photo was taken outside of the Tate Modern Art Museum in London, England.
About Me
- Jen Chen
- I am a first year MPH - Global Health student here at USC. Though I have always been pre-med I did my undergrad as a Music-Humanities major at UCSD. Some think it a strange combo, but I enjoyed it. My primary goal is to help people from all walks of life, to meet with them and share stories, and to be a more informed individual.
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Jennifer,
Thanks for the presentation this week. The web-site/FAQ you provided in this blog is indeed helpful.
Seriously though... that last web-site is gnarly! "Duck comes back from dead, again." How is it possible for a duck to be shot, refrigerated for two days and survive?
My sister wants to be a vet. She would argue that all animals deserve this kind of medical attention. Interesting perspective, but I'm not sure I would agree - regardless, it's a fascinating story.
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