Outbreak preparedness & control PPHSN Guidelines For the Preparedness, Surveillance And Response To Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in Pacific Island Countries And Territories April 9th 2003 SARS is a new disease syndrome. Our knowledge about the best way to prevent and treat it is constantly evolving. These guidelines will be continuously updated. Please regularly check PPHSN website for the most up to date guidance. These guidelines have also been ‘harmonised’ with the WHO WPRO guidelines published on 4th April. ANNEXES ANNEX 1 - List of Key Contacts (Updated 09.04.2003) ANNEX 2 - PPHSN Reporting Form (Updated 09.04.2003) (PDF, 51KB) ANNEX 3 - PPHSN Advice To Governments Regarding Travelers Arriving From SARS Affected Areas (New) (PDF, 20 KB) ANNEX 3B - List of Affected Areas 9th April 2003 - SARS (Updated 09.04.2003) (PDF, 11 KB) ANNEX 4 - SARS Patient Management Flow Chart (example) (Updated 09.04.2003) (PDF, 13 KB) ANNEX 5 - Advice to arriving travellers (2 examples, incl. The Solomon Islands) (PDF, 51 KB) ANNEX 6 - Health Advice on the Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections (example from Hong Kong MOH) (PDF, 22 KB) ANNEX 7 - Health Advice on the Prevention of Respiratory Tract Infections in Public Places (example from Hong Kong MOH) (PDF, 15KB) ANNEX 8 - New Zealand infection control advice for managing patients with SARS (Updated 04.04.2003)(PDF, 37 KB) ANNEX 9 - PPHSN country checklist and assessment form 31st March 2003 (New) (PDF, 34 KB) ANNEX 10 - WPRO SARS Preparedness Kit contents list (and instructions on use) (Updated 09.04.2003) (PDF, 31 KB) ANNEX 11 - WPRO example of instructions for home isolation of close contacts (New) (PDF, 16 KB) ANNEX 11B - WPRO example of Advice for a traveller from an affected area with NO known contact with a SARS case (New) (PDF, 9 KB)
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