Social Media and Public Health Emergencies

Posted by admin on May 18, 2009

It is clear that public health emergencies can be communicated very quickly via social media tools. Recently, we have seen special conversations in Twitter, Facebook and other social networking platforms. There are videos on You tube and other video sharing sites.

But there is still so much work to do. My biggest frustration is the limitations posed by IT Departments. Yet, it is critical that they keep your computer networks safe from attack. But there must be a way for a local or State health Department to have a dialogue.  Any ideas?

Read this captivating article on social media and the peanut and salmonella emergency.