Adopting and using the 7-1-7 target in the United States
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Adopting 7-1-7 in the United States: How the target can strengthen epidemic preparedness
An outline on how 7-1-7 can improve outbreak detection, response, and preparedness in the United States, with lessons from local pilots. Read.
Stories & data from Health Departments
Poster presented by 7-1-7 Alliance partner’s Pima County Health Department at the United States’ Preparedness Summit in April 2026.
Session hosted by the 7-1-7 Alliance and CORI at the United States’ Preparedness Summit in April 2026.
Session hosted by the 7-1-7 Alliance and partners at the United States’ Preparedness Summit in April 2026.
Dr. Theresa Cullen, Public Health Director of Pima County, Arizona, shares how 7-1-7 has helped Tucson fight infectious disease outbreaks (July 31, 2025).
After action review of a 2015 norovirus outbreak response, noting timely detection and notification, coordination successes, and lessons to strengthen future preparedness.
Poster: 7-1-7 outbreak timeliness study—Pima schools demonstrate detection, notification, and response in school-based outbreaks to inform preparedness.
After action review of a 2022 varicella outbreak response in a shelter, noting timely detection and notification, coordination successes, and lessons to strengthen future preparedness.
After action review of a 2021 gastrointestinal outbreak response in a shelter, highlighting timely detection, key challenges, and lessons to improve preparedness.
An outline on how 7-1-7 can improve outbreak detection, response, and preparedness in the United States, with lessons from local pilots.