Pandemic Influenza and Jail Facilities and Populations

    Authors

    L. M. Maruschak; W. J. Sabol; R. H. Potter; L. C. Reid;E. W. Cramer

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    Abbreviated Journal Title

    Am. J. Public Health

    Keywords

    Public, Environmental & Occupational Health

    Abstract

    Persons processed into and through jail facilities in the United States may be particularly vulnerable during an influenza pandemic Among other concerns, public health and corrections officials need to consider flow issues,the high turnover and transitions between jails and the community, and the decentralized organization of jails. In this article, we examine some of the unique challenges jail facilities may face during an influenza pandemic and discuss issues that should be addressed to reduce the spread of illness and lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on the jail population and their surrounding communities. (A 177 J Public Health 2009,99:S339-S344 doi:10.2105/AJPH.2009.175174)

    Journal Title

    American Journal of Public Health

    Volume

    99

    Publication Date

    1-1-2009

    Document Type

    Editorial Material

    Language

    English

    First Page

    S339

    Last Page

    S344

    WOS Identifier

    WOS:000271218800020

    ISSN

    0090-0036

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