REPORT HEALTH EVENT
What is an Outbreak ?
An outbreak is defined as “the occurrence of cases of a disease above the expected or baseline level, usually over a given period of time, in a geographic area or facility, or in a specific population group.”
Why is it important for lay persons to understand disease outbreak and their role in disease outbreak response?
Lay persons can significantly contribute in the recognition and reporting of a possible outbreak when properly educated about it. Possible outbreaks that could be a serious risk to public health can be reported by people in the community or laypersons through a hotline or other messaging system like reporting through e-mail or cellphone.
Minimum Data Needed for Outbreak Reporting:
- 1.) Name of the person who made the report
- 2.) Name of the patient’s/subject of the report
- a.) Age/Sex
- b.) Civil status
- c.) Date of birth
- d.) Permanent or current residential address
- e.) Date of onset of illness or symptoms
- f.) Contact details (mobile,landline phone number or email address)
- g.) History of Travel
Have a question or Outbreak report? Message here on our FB Page or call the QC Contact Tracing HOTLINE:
- 02-8703 2759
- 02-8703 4398
- 0999-229-0751
- 0908-639-8086
- 0931-095-7737
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