About the
Pandemic Roadmap
Shown Scenario: Outbreak of an influenza in a foreign country,
spreading worldwide, hitting your Country.
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BACKGOUND + TARGET GROUP
This roadmap shows the most important events occuring in a typical influenza pandemic.
It is the timeline of a virus where you can find all the actions of the key-players. You can also find useful advices for you at every stage of the pandemic.
The roadmap adresses people from the press, health care workers, but also the public.
We wanted to make interested people familiar with the circumstances the key players have to deal with.
For the sake of clarity the shown pandemic is simplified and the many parties in a pandemic are reduced to a few key-players.
We hope the roadmap will help to make the processes behind the scenes more transparent and helps to stop the dangerous spread of rumors.
FACTS
SEASONAL INFLUENZA |
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ME
WATCH OUT !
FACTS
VIRUS | Normal behavior of a virus; jumps from host to host
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
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WHO | Ongoing worldwide observation since 2000
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
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VIRUS | Acts like seasonal Influenza: cases go up und down periodically
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
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GOVERNMENT | Preparing for the next pandemic; revise and develop plans
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
MUTATION
FACTS
VIRUS | Viral mutation results in regular human to human transmission
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
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HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | Report the first suspicious case to the WHO
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
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WHO | Start case finding activities and search for ‘Patient Zero’ – The aim is to contain the outbreak
ME
I have no idea about the possible threats.
SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER INFECTED
FACTS
VIRUS | Has infected a noticeable number of people
ME
Live my life!
Live as healthy as possible!
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PRESS | News coverage about first cases
ME
Science is interesting, but I have other things to care about.
POTENTIAL PANDEMIC
FACTS
WHO | Virus Outbreak – WHO warns of a potential pandemic
ME
What?
Does it concern me, too?
Get an idea of how exactely people do get infected!
The WHO informs you on their website.
Differentiate between rumors, official information sources and populist messages.
FACTS
PRESS | News: It might become a pandemic; the potential pandemic usually attracts enormous media attention
ME
What?
Does it concern me, too?
Get an idea of how exactely people do get infected!
The WHO informs you on their website.
Differentiate between rumors, official information sources and populist messages.
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Is alert; starts extensive preparation for controlling a possible pandemic
ME
What?
Does it concern me, too?
Get an idea of how exactely people do get infected!
The WHO informs you on their website.
Differentiate between rumors, official information sources and populist messages.
FACTS
VIRUS | Spreads to more and more countries and continents
ME
What?
Does it concern me, too?
Get an idea of how exactely people do get infected!
The WHO informs you on their website.
Differentiate between rumors, official information sources and populist messages.
WHO DECLARESTHE OFFICAL PANDEMIC
OUTBREAK
FACTS
WHO | WHO DECLARES THE OFFICAL PANDEMIC OUTBREAK
ME
What?
Does it concern me, too?
Get an idea of how exactely people do get infected!
The WHO informs you on their website.
Differentiate between rumors, official information sources and populist messages.
NEWS PEAK
FACTS
PRESS | News: It is officially a pandemic; usually a large peak of press coverage
ME
What?
Does it concern me, too?
Get an idea of how exactely people do get infected!
The WHO informs you on their website.
Differentiate between rumors, official information sources and populist messages.
FIRST CASES IN YOUR COUNTRY
FACTS
VIRUS | The pandemic reaches your country
ME
I am irritated about disagreeing experts and uncertain facts.
Gather information from several sources, including websites from WHO and ECDC.
Draw your own conclusion!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Intensifies surveillance; tries to isolate infected persons and put under quarantine
ME
I am irritated about disagreeing experts and uncertain facts.
Gather information from several sources, including websites from WHO and ECDC.
Draw your own conclusion!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Often initiates measures to prevent entry of infectious cases e.g. Fever scanner; medical check-up; closure of airports. Disadvantages: Adverse economic impact, essential medical and other goods may not enter
ME
I am irritated about disagreeing experts and uncertain facts.
Gather information from several sources, including websites from WHO and ECDC.
Draw your own conclusion!
FACTS
LABORATORIES | Intensify scientific work on vaccine
ME
I am irritated about disagreeing experts and uncertain facts.
Gather information from several sources, including websites from WHO and ECDC.
Draw your own conclusion!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Crisis staff meets regularly; to decide national situation based on information from local health authorities; to decide and instruct about medical and non-medical control measures; to inform the public
ME
I am irritated about disagreeing experts and uncertain facts.
Gather information from several sources, including websites from WHO and ECDC.
Draw your own conclusion!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Activates pre-purchase agreements with pharmaceutical companies and decides if and how much vaccine is to be ordered
ME
I am irritated about disagreeing experts and uncertain facts.
Gather information from several sources, including websites from WHO and ECDC.
Draw your own conclusion!
FACTS
PRESS | News: First cases in your country
ME
Wow, that sounds scary!
No overreacting because of fatal cases – stay calm & e.g. wash your hands! Listen to advice from health authorities (e.g. WHO) or ask your doctor!
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GOVERNMENT | Consideration about closing schools or shutting down public transportation
ME
Wow, that sounds scary!
No overreacting because of fatal cases – stay calm & e.g. wash your hands! Listen to advice from health authorities (e.g. WHO) or ask your doctor!
VACCINE FOUND
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LABORATORIES | Vaccine found; testing phase starts
ME
Oh my.
It is in my neighborhood!
There isn‘t any vaccine yet. Avoid spreading the virus! Stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands carefully!
In some cases avoiding public spaces and public transportation can be useful!
FACTS
PRESS | News: Vaccination discovered
ME
Oh my.
It is in my neighborhood!
There isn‘t any vaccine yet. Avoid spreading the virus! Stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands carefully!
In some cases avoiding public spaces and public transportation can be useful!
CASES WORLDWIDE
FACTS
VIRUS | The virus hits your own country
ME
Oh my.
It is in my neighborhood!
There isn‘t any vaccine yet. Avoid spreading the virus! Stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands carefully!
In some cases avoiding public spaces and public transportation can be useful!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | After testing phase – authorisation of vaccine
ME
Oh my.
It is in my neighborhood!
There isn‘t any vaccine yet. Avoid spreading the virus! Stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands carefully!
In some cases avoiding public spaces and public transportation can be useful!
FACTS
PHARMA INDUSTRY | Starts large scale vaccine production
ME
Oh my.
It is in my neighborhood!
There isn‘t any vaccine yet. Avoid spreading the virus! Stay home if you feel sick, wash your hands carefully!
In some cases avoiding public spaces and public transportation can be useful!
FACTS
PRESS | News: Availability of the new vaccine and wave of (fatal) infections
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | Possibility of overloaded Health Care Systems
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Intensive control strategy for few cases changes to a more feasible, less intensive strategy to deal with many cases
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Information Campaigns with main topic: Vaccine and risk groups
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | In case of narrow vaccine supplies an official advisory board makes sure that risk groups get vaccinated first
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Distribution of vaccine to doctors
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
VACCINATION STARTS
FACTS
HEALTH CARE SYSTEM | Start to vaccinate
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
PRESS | Sometimes rumors about vaccination come up
ME
I have to take care of my family!
Check whether you belong to a risk or priority group for vaccination!
Get vaccinated!
You or somebody in your family got serious symptoms?
If so go see a doctor!
But please be patient, the health staff is working long hours now!
FACTS
GOVERNMENT | Often change in the reporting system, to reduce the work load for the Public Health service at that time Therefore, the the cases often seem to go down
ME
I hear no more news about the pandemic, is it over yet?
Even when the press spot- light has found something more interesting you could be in danger.
Get information from reliable sources like the national health authority, the WHO, CDC, ECDC etc.
Get vaccinated to help control the outbreak!
VIRAL TRANSMISSION DECREASES
FACTS
VIRUS | Transmission is slowing down
ME
I hear no more news about the pandemic, is it over yet?
Even when the press spot- light has found something more interesting you could be in danger.
Get information from reliable sources like the national health authority, the WHO, CDC, ECDC etc.
Get vaccinated to help control the outbreak!
FACTS
PRESS | Media attention is decreasing although transmission is still ongoing;
often discussions about how well the pandemic was managed begin including blaming of different institutions for mis-management
ME
I hear no more news about the pandemic, is it over yet?
Even when the press spot- light has found something more interesting you could be in danger.
Get information from reliable sources like the national health authority, the WHO, CDC, ECDC etc.
Get vaccinated to help control the outbreak!
NUMBER OF NEW INFECTIONS DECREASES
FACTS
VIRUS | Viral transmission decreases in most countries
ME
I hear no more news about the pandemic, is it over yet?
Even when the press spot- light has found something more interesting you could be in danger.
Get information from reliable sources like the national health authority, the WHO, CDC, ECDC etc.
Get vaccinated to help control the outbreak!
FACTS
WHO | Reports a decrease in new cases worldwide
ME
FACTS
VIRUS | Viral transmission activity has returned to seasonal influenza levels
ME
FACTS
WHO | Pandemic end is officially declared
ME
Interpandemic Phase
Alert Phase
Pandemic Phase
Transition Phase
Post-Pandamic/Interpandemic Phase
Glossary
of Shown Acteurs
Health Care System
Health professionals, that provide preventive, curative, promotional or rehabilitative health care services.
Government
The National Health Departments and the National Government of a country.
Laboratories
Smaller independent companies that can deliver scientific research, but have no facilities to produce vaccines by themselves.
Pharma Industry
The pharmaceutical industry develops, produces, and markets drugs or pharmaceuticals licensed for use as medications. Pharmaceutical companies are allowed to deal in generic or brand medications. They are subject to a variety of laws and regulations regarding the patenting, testing and ensuring safety and efficacy and marketing of drugs.
Press
The mass media that focuses on presenting current news to the public.
We summarized here printed newspapers, online- and TV media, but also social networks and private blogs.
WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health. The WHO’s constitution states that its objective ” is the attainment by all people of the highest possible level of health“. Under the name ”WHO“ we also summarized CDC and ECDC.
CDC –
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is the National Public Health Institute of the United States.
ECDC –
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) is an independent agency of the European Union (EU) whose mission is to strengthen Europe’s defences against infectious diseases.
Virus
The virus shown is a fictional disease.
The underlying data is based on the H1N1 virus, also known as pig-flu. The size of the circle, shows the infected persons. The red circle shows the deceased people.
