The app has following features
- VHF risk assessment tool aiming to provide individual risk assessments using UKHSA VHF algorithm
- MERS risk assessment tool aiming to provide individual risk assessments using UKHSA MERS case definitions
- Picture of UKHSA VHF algorithm
- Maps of countries with VHFs
Sources of information used for this app:
The app has been designed using information and VHF algorithm provided on Gov.uk website and CDC
Please see the following links for the source of information used for the app (The information is available on Gov.uk website and these links contain public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0)
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/viral-haemorrhagic-fever-algorithm-and-guidance-on-management-of-patients
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mers-cov-public-health-investigation-and-management-of-possible-cases/algorithm-for-the-investigation-and-management-of-possible-cases-of-mers-cov-accessible-text-version
Disclaimer:
This app is a tool for healthcare professionals to help in risk assessments for patients with possible high consequence infectious diseases (HCID). The ultimate responsibility of any risk assessments lies with the user. The user should not rely solely on this app for any risk assessments.
This app provides only information, is not medical or treatment advice and may not be treated as such by the user.
As such, this app may not be relied upon for the purposes of medical diagnosis or as a recommendation for medical care or treatment.
The information on this App is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
Please consult your physician / doctor if you have symptoms and need medical attention as this app does not provide such advice and is intended for use by healthcare professionals.