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2019-08-11
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Provincial Board of Health of Ontario
Ontario, Provincial Board of Health
Ontario. Board of Health
Influenza
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"Influenza" by Provincial Board of Health of Ontario is a scientific publication produced in the aftermath of a global influenza pandemic during the early 20th century. This document outlines the prevailing understanding of the disease at that time, discussing its transmission, prevention, and management strategies in a public health context. The text addresses the challenges faced by healthcare providers and public health officials while responding to the pandemic, highlighting the urgent need for effective measures and cooperation among health authorities. The book details the difficulties in managing the influenza outbreak, emphasizing the lack of a definitive understanding of the causative agent and effective vaccines. It discusses various public health recommendations, such as breaking infection transmission chains, improving overall health, and utilizing immunization where feasible. The publication also includes statistical data and insights from health officials across Canada and the United States, suggesting that preventative measures like placarding and quarantine were largely deemed impractical in many contexts. The overarching message is a call for organized and coordinated responses to effectively combat the epidemic and mitigate its impact on communities, alongside ongoing research into the disease's underlying biology and treatment options. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 40.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Influenza
Influenza Epidemic, 1918-1919
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Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Science - Biology
Category: Health & Medicine
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