•During an outbreak, communication
with the
public should occur early and often
•
•Risk
communication can benefit the public as well as public health authorities
Speaking Points
•During an outbreak, communication with the public should occur early
and often
•Risk communication can benefit the public by bringing to light the
potential risks implicated in an outbreak and preventing further cases
•Risk communication can also benefit public health authorities, as
publicity of an outbreak will often stimulate case reporting that can serve
to provide additional information about the outbreak
