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DISCUSSION: Pandemic Scenarios: What Would be the Story of Pandemic Influenza in “Ourtown”?

COMMENT: Socio-Economic Problem as well?


Submitted by Allison Merrick on 12/4/07 9:15 AM

The point of workers only taking sick days if they have them is interesting, and leads me to wonder about the millions of workers who do not accrue sick time at all with their employer in hourly paid positions, which are typically filled by those who have less education and income. If they cannot afford to take time off of work, then they will be forced to go in, taking a "risk."

We saw a similar socio-economic issue when people could not financially afford to evacuate due to a recent major hurricane. This group of citizens were the same ones to bear the highest death toll.

I'm not sure what the best solution is... should we prioritize those who do not receive sick time from their employer?



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What if people don't comply with the Guidance?

Submitted by Margaret Holt on 12/4/07 06:05 AM