Estimating the medical capacity required to administer mass prophylaxis: a hypothetical outbreak of smallpox virus infection in Korea

• 발행기관: 한국역학회
• 저자명: Sangwoo Tak Soomin Lim Heesu Kim
• 간행물 정보: 『Epidemiology and Health』41, 1~8쪽, 전체 8쪽
• 주제분류: 의약학 > 면역학
• 파일형태: PDF
• 발행일자: 2019.01.01

영문 초록

OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to estimate the medical surge capacity required for mass prophylaxis based on a hypothetical outbreak of smallpox. METHODS: We performed a simulation using the Bioterrorism and Epidemic Outbreak Response Model and varied some important parameters, such as the number of core medical personnel and the number of dispensing clinics. RESULTS: Gaps were identified in the medical surge capacity of the Korean government, especially in the number of medical personnel who could respond to the need for mass prophylaxis against smallpox. CONCLUSIONS: The Korean government will need to train 1,000 or more medical personnel for such an event, and will need to prepare many more dispensing centers than are currently available.

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INTRODUCTION

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Smallpox Surge capacity Government Vaccination