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The month of October brings opportunities for essential awareness and educational activities. It is recognized as Healthy Lungs Awareness Month by the Lung Health Institute and the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. We recently observed World Mental Health Day on October 10 with the World Health Organization and Mental Illness Awareness Week from October 6-12. Now, we are gearing up for International Infection Prevention Week from October 13-19. Next on the agenda is Respiratory Care Week from October 20-26, 2024, in collaboration with the American Association for Respiratory Care. The importance of lung health is crucial given the impact of various extrinsic factors from both outdoor and indoor environments on the human respiratory system. Factors like air pollution, stemming from sources such as automobile exhaust, industrial emissions, and chemical pollutants, significantly affect respiratory health. Biological pollution, including pollutants released by plants and animals, also poses a considerable threat to millions globally. As we highlight key points on lung health and respiratory care throughout this month, let's remember the significance of creating awareness and taking proactive steps to safeguard our respiratory well-being. Stay tuned for more updates on this important subject. #LungHealth #RespiratoryCare #Awareness #HealthEducation

3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread Zach Winn | MIT News

💡 In this paper, we analyze how outbreak-related activities work in different contexts for emergency response and map them to real-world events from the WHO Disease Outbreak News!

3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread

💡 Exciting new insights from Prof. Kazuyuki Matsushita on infectious disease testing and the One Health approach! 📄 This article explores the rapid identification of infectious diseases, the complexities of nucleic acid testing, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to future #pandemics. 🔎 A must-read for public health professionals and researchers! Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dUSrnsMf #OneHealth #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #Research

3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread Zach Winn | MIT News

📃Scientific paper: Addressing influenza’s underestimated burden – Iberian experts call to action Abstract: Having a proper understanding of the impact of influenza is a fundamental step towards improved preventive action. This paper reviews findings from the Burden of Acute Respiratory Infections study on the burden of influenza in Iberia, and its potential underestimation, and proposes specific measures to lessen influenza’s impact. Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/c4h ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.

3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread Zach Winn | MIT News

3 Questions: A shared vocabulary for how infectious diseases spread Zach Winn | MIT News

📃Scientific paper: Addressing influenza’s underestimated burden – Iberian experts call to action Abstract: Having a proper understanding of the impact of influenza is a fundamental step towards improved preventive action. This paper reviews findings from the Burden of Acute Respiratory Infections study on the burden of influenza in Iberia, and its potential underestimation, and proposes specific measures to lessen influenza’s impact. Continued on ES/IODE ➡️ https://etcse.fr/c4h ------- If you find this interesting, feel free to follow, comment and share. We need your help to enhance our visibility, so that our platform continues to serve you.