 PacNet - PPHSN's early warning system > 696 members as of 31 March 2011
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How to post messages on the list? │ The discussion list of the PPHSN is primarily meant to serve for outbreak alert to trigger preparedness. It is also the main PPHSN media for wider communication and coordination. > For more information on PacNet
How to subscribe?Send an email message to join-pacnet@lyris.spc.int How to post messages on the list?PacNet is a forum for communication regarding public health emergencies, including those of international concern. PacNet thus assists in implementing the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) in PICTs. If an outbreak occurs, a message must be posted very quickly on PacNet – even if not all the information listed below is available – in order to warn health professionals in the region about the potential threat and to encourage preparedness. Please address the message to pacnet@lyris.spc.int and use the following format: Outbreak description: · Causative (or suspected) agent · # of cases: total, severe and fatal · Time/Place/Person: Period of time involved, daily or weekly incidence Geographical distribution and spreading (where it started and its progress over time) Age and sex breakdown (& other if relevant: e.g. profession)
· Case definition used and clinical particularities, if any · Diagnostic methods, # of samples tested, laboratory involved · Prevailing epidemiological pattern: endemic or epidemic, recent epidemiological history Measures taken or considered: · · Additional testing · · Further investigation (source, risk factors) · · Public health measures (e.g. immunisation strategy, patient and contact management, vector control, water and food safety) Additional resources needed to confirm/monitor/control the outbreak (if any): · · Reference laboratory assistance · · Technical advice or assistance (e.g. regional epidemic situation, immunisation strategies,
epidemiological expertise, guidelines for patient management or vector control, protocols for
sample taking and shipment) · · Material assistance (e.g. vaccines, drugs, bednets, insecticides, health promotion materials) [back to the top] | 
