Section: Module 2: Who is at Risk? | Community Protection for BVD Outbreak Readiness and Response | NextGenU.org

  • This module focuses on the people and communities most at risk during a BVD outbreak, including those exposed through caregiving, health work, burial practices, outbreak response, or contact with wildlife.

    Learning Objectives

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    • By the end of this module, participants should be able to identify the populations most at risk for BVD and other Ebola diseases, and describe the risk factors, behaviours, and circumstances associated with infection and transmission.

    Module Contents
    1. Importance of knowing the population at risk
    2. Who is at risk of getting infected with the BVD virus
    3. Population at risk in your country and province 

    Approximate time required for the readings for this module (at 144 words/minute): 41 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Module 2 Quiz

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