Influenza and the PIPP Project
Influenza ("the flu") is a disease caused by a virus that can cause severe illness, especially in young children, older adults, pregnant women and anyone with a history of heart and lung problems. The Pittsburgh Influenza Prevention Project (PIPP) helps students, families and schools prevent sickness due to flu.
Why participate?
"This project will help us learn a tremendous amount about how influenza can be successfully prevented in Pittsburgh"Donald S. Burke, MD
Dean of the Graduate School of Public Health
University of Pittsburgh
Children and families who participate in the project can receive Giant Eagle Gift Cards, free flu test, and tips to reduce the spread of the disease.
Background
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) awarded the University of Pittsburgh’s Graduate School of Public Health (GSPH) a two-year, $2.75 million grant to evaluate the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions against outbreaks of influenza in schools and homes.
The Pittsburgh Influenza Prevention Project (PIPP) is headed by Donald S. Burke (Dean of GSPH and principal investigator) and Sam Stebbins (Director of Pitt’s Center for Public Health Preparedness and co-investigator). PIPP will work closely with the Pittsburgh Public Schools and other partners to develop influenza prevention systems at schools and homes.
Funded through the Center for Public Health Practice by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cooperative agreement number U90/CCU324238-04
