The Junior Disease Detectives (new)
The Junior Disease Detectives program is an introductory public health curriculum aimed at improving youth’s understanding of disease outbreaks, virus prevention, and public health response.
Target Audience(s):
Youth in grades 5-12.
Objectives:
Participants will:
- Identify the roles and responsibilities of public health and animal health professionals in an influenza outbreak investigation and the skills each need to fulfill their roles,
- Identify steps in an influenza outbreak investigation,
- Explain the importance of proper hand hygiene in preventing disease transmission and demonstrate correct handwashing technique, and
- Describe how the immune system protects against illnesses and the mechanism by which vaccines provide immunity.
Total Number of Modules or Sessions: 8
Total Number of Hours for Program Delivery: 8
Program Delivery:
- Educational Class
- Educational Video (Online or DVD)
- Group Discussion
- Workshop
Primary Contact:
Dr. David Buys, drb73@msstate.edu
