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Respond to epidemicthresholdCollect specimen <strong>for</strong> laboratory confirmation.Investigate the case to determine how transmission occured.Plan <strong>for</strong> an immunization activity.If a single case is confirmed: Mobilise community early to enable rapid case detection and treatment. Conduct a mass campaign in appropriate age group in the area (ages 6 months andolder) and in areas with low vaccine coverage. Identify high-risk population groups and take steps to reduce exposure to mosquitos. Improve routine and mass vaccination campaigns to include yellow fever in high-riskareas.Analyse and interpretdataTime:Place:Graph cases and deaths monthly. During an outbreak, graph cases anddeaths daily. Construct an epidemic curve during outbreaks.Plot location of case households and occupation with precise mapping.Person:Report immediate case-based in<strong>for</strong>mation <strong>for</strong> cases and deaths. Reportsummary totals monthly. During outbreak, count cases and deaths weekly.Analyse by age. Assess risk factors to improve prevention of sporadicoutbreaks.Reference District guidelines <strong>for</strong> yellow fever surveillance. WHO 1998Section 9: Summary <strong>Guidelines</strong> <strong>for</strong> Specific Priority <strong>Disease</strong>s and Conditions115

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