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This is an official
CDC HEALTH ALERT

Distributed via Health Alert Network
Tuesday, September 11, 2001, 19:00 EDT (07:00 PM EDT)
CDCHAN-00002-2001-09-11-ALT-N

COMMUNICATIONS TOPIC: Health Alert Notice to State and Local Public Health Agencies

SUBJECT: UPDATE: CDC Response Activity

As indicated earlier today, CDC continues to be on heightened alert status to monitor for any possible unusual disease patterns associated with today's events, including chemical and biological agents. No such events have been reported to CDC.

CDC continues to recommend that you maintain heightened surveillance for any unusual disease occurrence or increased numbers of illnesses that might be associated with today's events.

CDC is providing assistance, as requested by public health partners in the affected locations, and will continue to staff our emergency number of 770-488-7100 and our Email receipt point
(healthalert@cdc.gov) <mailto:(healthalert@cdc.gov)> 24 hours per day. CDC will be conducting business as usual tomorrow.

Additional health information can be found on the web site of the Department of Health and Human Services (www.hhs.gov) <(www.hhs.gov)>.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) protects people's health and safety by preventing and controlling diseases and injuries; enhances health decisions by providing credible information on critical health issues; and promotes healthy living through strong partnerships with local, national and international organizations.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


HAN Message Types
  • Health Alert: Conveys the highest level of importance; warrants immediate action or attention. Example: HAN00001
  • Health Advisory: Provides important information for a specific incident or situation; may not require immediate action. Example: HAN00316
  • Health Update: Provides updated information regarding an incident or situation; unlikely to require immediate action. Example: HAN00309
  • Info Service: Provides general information that is not necessarily considered to be of an emergent nature. Example: HAN00319

 

## This Message was distributed to State and Local Health Officers, Public Information Officers, Epidemiologists and HAN Coordinators as well as Clinician organizations ##

You have received this message based upon the information contained within our emergency notification database. If you have a different or additional e-mail or fax address that you would like us to use, please contact your State-based Health Alert Network program at your State or local health department.


Additional Resources
Contact Us:
Ready.gov - Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
Contact Us:
Ready.gov - Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
USA.gov: The U.S. Government's Official Web PortalDepartment of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   1600 Clifton Rd. Atlanta, GA 30333, USA
800-CDC-INFO (800-232-4636) TTY: (888) 232-6348 - Contact CDC-INFO

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