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Reimers said that, despite Harvard’s high spot in the ranking, there was much for America to learn from China’s education system, where schools, for instance, have a greater focus on reaching out to the public...
...mass inoculation program. Unfortunately, reports surfaced that the vaccine was causing people to develop an autoimmune disorder and had resulted in several deaths. The program ended abruptly on Dec. 16. Thirty years later, swine flu has reemerged as a prime health concern, with the same attendant public paranoia. This focus examines the H1N1 epidemic and its impact on the Harvard community, both in terms of the university’s public health response and student experiences of illness, whether serious or facetious. Including a Crimson article chronicling the 1976 scare, it aims to provide perspective, and poke some...
...state department of public health, on the other hand, will recommend the vaccine only to high-risk groups, suggesting other citizens weigh the risks and benefits for themselves...
Postel said that the clinic is recommending immunization as a “general public health measure,” but that it might be “reasonable” for an individual student to postpone vaccination until—and unless—swine flu reappears. When asked whether such a position might discourage student response, Postel said, “You’re not kidding it will...
Fortunately, the ensuing months alleviated those fears. From the outset, many things went right. The internet allowed for sharing of public health information easily between countries. The World Health Organization and the Center for Disease Control tracked the virus internationally and nationally and communication flow regarding infection rates and recommended treatment was seamless. Harvard, like many other institutions, had developed a preparedness plan a few years ago in response to the potential threat of the avian flu (H5N1) virus. Consequently, a multidisciplinary team, drawn from University Health Services, University Hall, Harvard University Dining Services, and the University Operations Services?...