Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent October 15, 2004
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UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance
during the period of October 9 – October 15, 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
Flu Activity
This page includes information on:
- Weekly U.S. flu reports
- Weekly influenza activity maps
- International flu surveillance
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivity.htm
CDC Press Release - CDC/Aventis Pasteur Collaborate To Ship More
Than 2 Million Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Providers Who Serve
High-Priority Groups
More than 2 million doses of influenza vaccine were shipped this week by Aventis
Pasteur to health care providers throughout the country who serve the high-priority
groups recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to receive
influenza vaccine during the 2004-2005 season. Please see attached file for more
information.
Current Issues in Immunization” Teleconference (ARCHIVED VERSION)
For those who missed this teleconference, it is now available an archived broadcast.
Slide sets of the presentation are also included at the link below. This program,
presented by the National Immunization Program (NIP) is designed to provide
clinicians with the most up-to-date information on immunization.
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/ed/ciinc/default.htm
HHS Press Release - HHS Secretary Urges States to Aggressively
Prosecute Flu Vaccine Price Gouging
HHS Secretary Tommy G. Thompson sent a letter to the Attorney General of each
state on October 14th urging them to thoroughly investigate reports of price gouging
involving the flu vaccine and to prosecute those found to be taking advantage of the
vaccine shortage. For more information, please go to the link below.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2004pres/20041014b.html
Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work
Provides information on preventing spread of germs at work such as:
- Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
- Clean your hands often
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
- Stay home when you are sick and check with a health care
provider when needed - Practice other good health habits
http://www.cdc.gov/germstopper/work.htm
Questions & Answers: 2004-05 Flu Season
Provides Q&As on the following topics:
- Vaccine Supply
- Vaccination
- Prevention
- Flu Season Characteristics
*New Q&As:
Definition of “direct patient care” for health care workers and an answer to “can some people in priority groups get LAIV?”
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/0405season.htm
Flu Audio and News Release
The Spanish version of the video news release titled, “October is Prime Time
for Influenza Vaccination” is now available.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/vnr.htm
2004-05 Flu Vaccine Shortage: Who Should Get Vaccinated UPDATED
This page contains updated information about the nasal vaccine, FluMist ®.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/0405shortage.htm
HURRICANES
Hurricane Public Service Announcements (PSA)
Spanish versions of the following are now available:
- Preparing for Hurricanes: Prescription Medications
- Evacuating the Area of a Hurricane
- Carbon Monoxide
- Staying Safe in Your Home During a Hurricane
- Electrical Safety
- Mold Prevention
Spanish: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/espanol/psa.asp
English: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/psa.asp
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