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Alternative Title:
Emerg Infect Dis
Personal Author:
Fong, Min W. ; Gao, Huizhi ; Wong, Jessica Y. ; Xiao, Jingyi ; Shiu, Eunice Y.C. ; ... More +
Fong, Min W. ; Gao, Huizhi ; Wong, Jessica Y. ; Xiao, Jingyi ; Shiu, Eunice Y.C. ; Ryu, Sukhyun ; Cowling, Benjamin J. Less -
Description:
Influenza virus infections are believed to spread mostly by close contact in the community. Social distancing measures are essential components of the public health response to influenza pandemics. The objective of these mitigation measures is to reduce transmission, thereby delaying the epidemic peak, reducing the size of the epidemic peak, and spreading cases over a longer time to relieve pressure on the healthcare system. We conducted systematic reviews of the evidence base for effectiveness of multiple mitigation measures: isolating ill persons, contact tracing, quarantining exposed persons, school closures, workplace measures/closures, and avoiding crowding. Evidence supporting the effectiveness of these measures was obtained largely from observational studies and simulation studies. Voluntary isolation at home might be a more feasible social distancing measure, and pandemic plans should consider how to facilitate this measure. More drastic social distancing measures might be reserved for severe pandemics.
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Influenza
Influenza Viruses
Nonhealthcare Settings
Nonpharmaceutical Measures
Nonpharmaceutical Measures For Pandemic Influenza In Nonhealthcare Settings—Social Distancing Measures
Pandemic
Pandemic Influenza
Policy Review
Public Health
Respiratory Infections
Social Distancing Measures
Viruses

Source:
Emerg Infect Dis. 26(5):976-984
Pubmed ID:
32027585
Pubmed Central ID:
PMC7181908
Document Type:
Journal Article
Collection(s):
Emerging Infectious Diseases
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