Epidemiology Principles — definition?
Study of disease distribution and determinants.
Incidence rate — role?
Measures new disease cases over time.
Prevalence — role?
Indicates total disease burden at a point.
Epidemic curve — purpose?
Visualizes outbreak progression over time.
Risk factors — purpose?
Identify attributes increasing disease likelihood.
Surveillance systems — function?
Collect and analyze health data systematically.
Vaccine types (live attenuated) — example?
Measles, mumps vaccines.
Vaccine types (inactivated) — example?
Hepatitis A, rabies vaccines.
Herd immunity — effect?
Protects unvaccinated individuals indirectly.
Immunization schedules — purpose?
Guide optimal timing of vaccine doses.
Vaccine efficacy — definition?
Performance in controlled clinical trials.
Vaccine effectiveness — definition?
Performance in real-world conditions.
Cold chain components — examples?
Refrigerators, cold boxes, monitors.
Cold chain failures — consequence?
Vaccine potency loss.
Needs assessment — purpose?
Identify community health priorities.
Stakeholder analysis — purpose?
Engage key groups for program support.
Answer 8 questions on Integrated Public Health Strategies and Systems.
1. What is a likely consequence of ineffective health financing management in a health system?
2. What is the primary role of cold chain management in vaccine programs?
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