Do Infectious Diseases Pose a Threat?

Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index. Table of Contents: Introduction -- 1. The Threat of Infectious Diseases: An Overview / Anthony S. Fauci, Nancy A. Touchette, Gregory K. Folkers -- 2. The World Is at Risk for an Influenza Pandemic / Roche Laboratories -- 3. The United States Is Prepared for an Influenza Pandemic / Michael O. Leavitt -- 4. Avian Influenza Is a Threat to College Campuses / Susan Gurevitz -- 5. Computers Can Predict and Prevent Epidemics / Kim Krisberg -- 6. Travelers Risk Contracting Infectious Diseases / Jakki May -- 7. Airports Can Handle the Threat of Passenger-Borne Infectious Diseases / Thomas P. Nolan -- 8. Vaccinations Prevent Infectious Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention -- 9. Vaccinations Harm Children / Barbara Loe Fisher -- 10. Low Adult Immunization Rates Increase the Risk for Infectious Disease / Jennifer Corrigan -- 11. Drug-Resistant Infectious Diseases Are a Serious Threat / Amy Gillentine -- 12. Hospitals Can Reduce the Threat of Infectious Disease Institute for Healthcare Improvement -- 13. Climate Change Increases the Threat of Infectious Diseases / Amy Greer, Victoria Ng, David Fisman -- 14. Public Health Systems Are Ready for Diseases Caused by Climate Change / Julie L. Gerberding -- 15. Public Health Systems Are Not Prepared for the Challenges of Climate Change / John Balbus -- Organizations to Contact -- Bibliography -- Index. Publisher Marketing: These books provide a range of opinions on a social issue; each volume focuses on a specific issue and offers a variety of perspectives, e.g., eyewitness accounts, governmental views, scientific analysis, newspaper accounts, to illuminate the issue.; This title explores the issue of infectious diseases, including the role of drug resistance and environmental destruction; whether infectious diseases threaten national security; whether fears of an influenza pandemic are overblown; the role of vaccines i; Greenhaven Press's At Issue series provides a wide range of opinions on individual social issues. Enhancing critical thinking skills, each At Issue volume is an excellent research tool to help readers understand current social issues and prepare reports. Contributor Bio:  Espejo, Roman B01