Correction: Vol. 4, No. 1
1998

Correction: Vol. 4, No. 1

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Author Information

Author(s): Hooman Momen

Conclusion

The correction highlights the need for immediate implementation of measures to mitigate the impact of future epidemics.

Supporting Evidence

  • The existing epidemiologic surveillance system is generally passive and ineffective.
  • Immediate measures can mitigate the impact of future epidemics.
  • A containment laboratory is necessary to handle high virulence microbes.
  • An infirmary designed for highly contagious diseases is currently lacking.
  • A mobile task force is needed to investigate disease outbreaks quickly.

Takeaway

The article points out that we need to act quickly to prepare for future disease outbreaks.

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.3201/eid0402.C10402

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