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Description: This presentation will discuss seasonal influenza, the threat posed by avian influenza and challenges for pandemic
planning. Specific implications for the occupational health practitioner will be discussed.
Featured Speaker:
Kathleen Gensheimer MD MPH
As State Epidemiologist, the speaker has a critical and dynamic position responsible for providing medical and epidemiological guidance and consultation to the Maine Bureau of Health’s leadership
team, medical professionals, diagnostic laboratories, veterinarians and other state- level professional, official, and voluntary health organizations involved in the control of infectious diseases.
This position responds to requests for medical epidemiology assistance within the State of Maine; within the Northeastern United States as well as nationally, directing and/or coordinating special
epidemiological surveys and studies; conducting outbreak investigations; providing input on public health policy; bio-emergency and bio-terrorism preparedness efforts.
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