Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent August 27, 2004
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UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance
during the period of August 20 – August 27, 2004, or reflect this week’s
current events. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues,
please call our toll-free Clinician Information Line at 877-554-4625
or write to us at coca@cdc.gov.
INFLUENZA
CDC: Flu Vaccine Supply Update
Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) gave a press conference on Friday, August 27, 2004, at 1:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Time to address Chiron Corporation’s, announcement of delays in the distribution of its influenza vaccine. CDC is working closely with FDA and influenza vaccine manufacturers to carefully monitor the upcoming season’s influenza vaccine supply and this development.
LISTEN-ONLY AUDIO WEBCAST
To listen to the archived version online:
http://www.videonewswire.com/cdc/
TRANSCRIPT
A full transcript of this teleconference is available on the CDC website at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/oc/media/transcripts.htm
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV)
West Nile Virus Audio News Releases, August 2004
Audio news releases and sound bites on WNV and DEET.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/misc/anr082604/index.htm
2004 WNV Activity in the United States
Provides updated information on West Nile virus activity in
the United States. Eight hundred and forty three human cases have
been reported to CDC this season as ofAugust 24, 2004. Of the
843 cases, 307 were reported as West Nile meningitis or
encephalitis (neuroinvasive disease), 308 were reported as
West Nile fever (milder disease), and 228 were clinically
unspecified at this time. Twenty deaths have been reported.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&controlCaseCount04_detailed.htm
What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent
Provides information on mosquito repellent, including why and when it should be used, and also details about insect repellents containing DEET.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/mosquitorepellent.htm
Protecting Yourself and Your Community from West Nile Virus
CDC and the Rotary Clubs of Fort Collins, Colorado have produced and distributed an educational video and CD-ROM about West Nile virus and how individuals and communities can take action to prevent infection. This video is available to public health departments and community groups to educate people about this important public health concern and to involve communities in prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv_communityVideo.htm
Maps of West Nile Virus Activity
Provides updated maps showing West Nile virus activity and
WNV viremic blood donor activity in the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&control.htm
HURRICANE RECOVERY
General information and fact sheets on hurricane recovery. Translations in Spanish,
French, and Vietnamese are also available.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
Handwashing
Offersinformation about washing hands with soap and water and with alcohol-based products. Translations in Spanish, French, and Vietnamese are also available.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/handwashing.asp
For Health Care Providers: Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea
Describes guidelines for healthcare providers for the evaluation and treatment of patients presenting with acute diarrhea.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/dguidelines.asp
Worker Safety in a Power Outage
Translations of this fact sheet are now available in Spanish, French and Vietnamese
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/poweroutage/workersafety.asp
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS FOR BUSINESS
Business Emergency Management Planning
Provides alink to the National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH) page describinga comprehensive plan for dealing with terrorism-related events. This plan includes specific instructions to building occupants, actions to be taken by facility management, and first responder notification procedures.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/prepared/
EMERGING INFECTIOUS DISEASE JOURNAL
The Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) journal provides recognition of new and re-emerging infections and understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. It also represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. See the September 2004 issue of the EID journal at the following link:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/index.htm
LABORATORY RESPONSE NETWORK (LRN)
The Laboratory Response Network, Partners in Preparedness
The LRN is charged with the task of maintaining an integrated network of state and local public health, federal, military, and international laboratories that can respond to both bioterrorism and chemical terrorism.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/lrn/
Our Clinician Communication Team is committed to excellence in reporting our weekly updates. Last week the word "diabetes" passed spell check, but should have been "dialysis." Please e-mail coca@cdc.gov should you note any written errors or discrepancies.
West Nile virus and Diabetes Dialysis-MMWR article
Dialysis centers should adhere to strict infection control procedure and be
aware of the possibility of the WNV transmission.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5332a3.htm
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