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Published on: May 15, 2020
[Health alert management and emerging risk]
1Institut de veille sanitaire, 12 rue du Val-d'Osne, 94115 Saint-Maurice cedex, France. j.pillonel@invs.sante.fr
Summary
France
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Infectious Disease Control
Context:
- France has progressively developed a robust health vigilance system following various health crises.
- Recent events include the 2003 heat wave and emerging infectious diseases like SARS, H5N1, and H1N1.
- This system aims to monitor and respond to public health threats effectively.
Purpose:
- To provide a historical overview of France's health alert system.
- To outline the guiding principles of the current French health vigilance organization.
- To illustrate the system's application through case studies of Chikungunya and Hepatitis A outbreaks.
Summary:
- The French health vigilance system has evolved significantly, incorporating lessons from past health crises.
- Two case studies, Chikungunya and Hepatitis A outbreaks, highlight the need for timely alerts.
- Preventive measures, particularly in blood donor selection, were implemented based on these alerts.
Impact:
- Demonstrates the critical role of a responsive health alert system in public health.
- Emphasizes the importance of proximity to events for effective decision-making.
- Highlights the system's utility in preventing transfusion-transmitted pathogens.
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