Each learner will contribute to a simulation of a conferencing exercise involving other learners taking this course. This simulation exercise will take place at the PH 496 Conferencing Exercise site after you have downloaded and run the computer based case study "Botulism in Argentina." Follow the following link to access the download site, Botulsim in Argentina. Then install and run the case study (it can be completed in about 3 hours.
After completing the case study, indicate whether you believe the increase in botulism cases in 1998 was an indication that the Botulism Surveillance and Antitoxin Release Program had failed or not. Regardless or whether you believe it had failed or not, what changes might make the program more effective?
Post your brief response and rationale (100-200 words will suffice) after reviewing any postings from other course participants.
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PH 496 Conferencing Exercise last revised June 13, 2006 (csong)