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Information technology and global surveillance of cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza

Authors :
Brownstein, John S.
Freifeld, Clark C.
Chan, Emily H.
Keller, Mikaela
Sonricker, Amy L.
Mekaru, Sumiko R.
Buckeridge, David L.
Source :
The New England Journal of Medicine. May 6, 2010, Vol. 362 Issue 18, p1731, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the key advantages and benefits offered by Health Map, a new effort in transparent and global public health surveillance. The cases of 2009 influenza A (H1N1) virus could be easily monitored and studied mainly due to the development and assistance of information technology and all that it offers.

Subjects

Subjects :
Information technology
Company business management
Company distribution practices
United States. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- Management
Information technology -- Usage
Public health -- Management
Swine influenza -- Distribution
Swine influenza -- Control

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
362
Issue :
18
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
The New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.228700831

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