Department of Defense Influenza Surveillance During the 2009 Pandemic
Author Information
Author(s): Ronald L. Burke, Kelly G. Vest, Angelia A. Eick, Jose L. Sanchez, Matthew C. Johns, Julie A. Pavlin, Richard G. Jarman, Jerry L. Mothershead, Miguel Quintana, Thomas Palys, Michael J. Cooper, Jian Guan, David Schnabel, John Waitumbi, Alisa Wilma, Candelaria Daniels, Matthew L. Brown, Steven Tobias, Matthew R. Kasper, Maya Williams, Jeffrey A. Tjaden, Buhari Oyofo, Timothy Styles, Patrick J. Blair, Anthony Hawksworth, Joel M. Montgomery, Hugo Razuri, Alberto Laguna-Torres, Randal J. Schoepp, David A. Norwood, Victor H. MacIntosh, Thomas Gibbons, Gregory C. Gray, David L. Blazes, Kevin L. Russell
Primary Institution: Armed Forces Health Surveillance Center
Conclusion
The AFHSC-GEIS network effectively detected and responded to the novel A/H1N1 influenza pandemic, contributing to global public health efforts.
Supporting Evidence
- AFHSC-GEIS detected the first U.S. cases of novel A/H1N1 in April 2009.
- Laboratories in the AFHSC-GEIS network provided critical support for the initial confirmation of novel A/H1N1 in multiple countries.
- AFHSC-GEIS partners trained over 885 individuals from 36 countries to enhance global surveillance capacity.
- The network's surveillance efforts contributed to the timely tracking and monitoring of the 2009 influenza pandemic.
Takeaway
The Department of Defense helped track and respond to the swine flu outbreak in 2009, making sure that military personnel and their families stayed safe.
Methodology
The study involved surveillance activities and laboratory testing across a global network to monitor and respond to influenza outbreaks.
Limitations
The study faced challenges in balancing pandemic response with ongoing surveillance for other respiratory diseases.
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