Given the weakening of our federal public health systems & a potential influenza H5N1 pandemic simmering, is it time for state & local public health agencies to revisit expectations across a range of potential scenarios and think about how to best respond in the absence of robust federal support? 1/ - ThreadSky

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docjeffd.bsky.social • 9 days ago

Given the weakening of our federal public health systems & a potential influenza H5N1 pandemic simmering, is it time for state & local public health agencies to revisit expectations across a range of potential scenarios and think about how to best respond in the absence of robust federal support? 1/

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docjeffd.bsky.social•9 days ago

Lots to consider including surveillance and transparent reporting and dissemination of data; optimal implementation of non-pharmaceutical interventions in collaboration with a broad range of local stakeholders…; 2/

docjeffd.bsky.social•9 days ago

…school, workplace, and essential services preparedness; social services; healthcare system readiness and surge capacity including long-term care facilities; engagement with community partners; communication strategies, and more. 3/

docjeffd.bsky.social•9 days ago

If yes, is there a role for relevant national professional organizations such as CSTE, ASTHO, NACCHO, medical professional organizations, academia (Brown University Pandemic Center etc)?

Just wondering.

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elliedid.bsky.social•9 days ago

I’m wondering how much of an issue this may become in terms of everyday human to human transmission. Prob not like covid (for which I served on response), but there are a lot of arguments for remote work reconsiderations where possible- if all things, not just viruses, continue escalation

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