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Assignment Description
Create a factsheet and put your communication skills about zoonotic diseases to the test.
You will select a vulnerable population (such Health care workers, Pregnant women, Children, Small animal veterinarians, Large animal veterinarians, HIV/AIDS patients, Reptile owners, Laboratory workers, Farmers, Hunters or wildlife enthusiasts, Animal control officers).
You have been given the task of developing and disseminating a fact sheet on zoonotic diseases for a specific vulnerable population where you work. Your task for is to create a 1-2 page fact sheet that addresses zoonotic diseases that are of particular risk for the vulnerable population you have chosen.
The requirements are that you include
- a definition of zoonoses,
- at least 2 diseases (but not more than 3)
- The prevention measures.
You should also include a title, and a statement about where to find more information.
The layout and language of your factsheet may depend on the population you chose. You will have to do some research for this and must include a references page formatted in APA with your assignment submission.
This assignment is meant to be creative in nature, while at the same time, give you practice with developing materials for a specific audience on a particular topic. You may use photos, and may also use online infographic design programs if you wish, but content must be your own. Be cautious of getting overly creative to avoid your message getting lost, while at the same time not being too wordy. Your fact sheet should be clearly formatted with language directed towards the population of your choice.
CDC and Government Resources
- One Health- CDCOne Health is a collaborative, multisectoral, and transdisciplinary approach—working at the local, regional, national, and global levels—with the goal of achieving optimal health outcomes recognizing the interconnection between people, animals, plants, and their shared environment.
- Travellers' Health Yellow Book- CDCTo stay on the cutting edge of travel health information, this latest edition of the CDC Yellow Book 2020: Health Information for International Travel has been extensively revised. The book serves as a guide to the practice of travel medicine, as well as the authoritative source of US government recommendations for immunizations and prophylaxis for foreign travel. As international travel continues to become more common in the lives of US residents, having at least a basic understanding of the medical problems that travelers face has become a necessary aspect of practicing medicine. The goal of this book is to be a comprehensive resource for clinicians to find the answers to their travel health–related questions.
- National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)- CDCThe National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID) works to protect people at home and around the world from emerging and zoonotic infections ranging from A to Z—anthrax to Zika. We are living in an interconnected world where an outbreak of infectious disease is just a plane ride away.
- World Health Organisation for Animal HealthWith the support of the United States Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), Weapons Threat Reduction Program of Global Affairs Canada, the UK Ministry of Defence and the European Union, WOAH is hosting the first global conference of its kind to bring multiple sectors together to discuss emergencies that involve or impact animals.
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Tips from the Librarian
- Give yourself enough time to complete the research AND the design of the factsheet. It will probably take you longer to do both than you think.
- Remember to cite images as well as articles using APA style
- if you need help, you can contact a librarian here (we're here to help!).
Library Resources
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowJSTOR consists entirely of scholarly journal articles from titles in various disciplines. Topics include: archeology, art & art history, Asian studies, biology, botany, business, ecology, economics, education, history, language & literature, law, music, psychology, political science, sociology, and more.
- Science Reference Center This link opens in a new windowContains full-text science encyclopedias, reference books, periodicals, etc. Topics covered include: biology, chemistry, earth & space science, environmental science, health & medicine, history of science, life science, physics, science & society, science as inquiry, scientists, technology and wildlife.
- Magill's Medical Guide This link opens in a new windowCovers diseases, disorders, treatments, procedures, specialties, anatomy, biology, and issues in an A-Z format, with sidebars addressing recent developments in medicine and concise information boxes for all diseases and disorders.
