Abstract

The purpose of the presentation is to briefly describe what non-pharmaceutical interventions are and how the NPIs are particularly critical in the early stages of the spreading of conventional and especially pandemic influenzas flus. The presentation indicate that non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) consist of Personal protective measures for everyday use, personal protective measures reserved for influenza pandemics, environmental measures and community measures aimed at increasing social distancing. Furthermore, the presentation discusses the spreading of the viruses and how the NPIs can alleviate the negative impacts of the virus before effective vaccinations become available. Some practical examples about the use of NPIs are demonstrated.

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