Past Updates from the Clinician Listserv

Update sent June 1, 2010

The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from May 24 – June 1, 2010. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please write to us at coca@cdc.gov.

Today's topics Include:

Upcoming COCA Calls
2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
H1N1 & Seasonal Influenza Resources and Updates
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Food and Drug Safety

Upcoming COCA Conference Calls

Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill
Date: June 3, 2010 (Thursday)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters: Richard Nickle, MPH, Team Lead, Deepwater Horizon Incident Management System,
National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Overview:
On Tuesday, April 20, an explosion aboard the Deepwater Horizon sunk the drilling rig, causing oil to spill into the Gulf of Mexico. During this COCA conference call, a CDC subject matter expert will discuss current and anticipated health hazards associated with the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and how appropriate interventions can be implemented to protect the health and safety of the public. Please join us for this informative call to learn about contaminants associated with crude oil, crude oil health threats identified by state health department surveillance systems, and crude oil educational resources for clinicians.

AUDIO Only:
Call Number: 1-888-790-6180
Passcode: 7463262
Be sure to call in 10-15 minutes prior to the call start time.

It’s a Small World After All: Dengue and Malaria in U.S Residents -
Recognizing and Treating These Mosquito-borne Diseases
Date: June 9, 2010 (Wednesday)
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Presenters:
David Townes, MD, MPH, LCDR, U.S. Public Health Service,
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer
Malaria Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Christopher Gregory, MD, MPH
Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Dengue Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Overview:
Dengue is the most common vector-borne viral disease in the world, causing an estimated 50--100 million infections and 25,000 deaths each year. Cases of dengue in returning U.S. travelers have increased steadily during the past 20 years. Malaria is a major global public health problem. In the United States, approximately 1,000--1,500 cases of malaria are reported annually to CDC. The reemergence of dengue in Florida as well as the threat posed to the United States from other emerging mosquito-borne disease emphasizes the necessity for strong vector-borne surveillance and mosquito control infrastructure to rapidly identify and control outbreaks of dengue or other mosquito-borne diseases. Join us for this informative COCA conference call where CDC subject matter experts will discuss the evolving epidemiology of the two most prevalent mosquito-borne diseases worldwide, describe prevention strategies for dengue and malaria, and identify key points in diagnosis and treatment for dengue and malaria.

AUDIO: Participate by Phone:
Call Number: 1-888-790-6180
Passcode: 1281914

Download Call Slide Set at: http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp

2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

CDC and ATSDR responders are in close communication with other federal agencies and with state health departments, and will work together to recommend measures to protect the public’s health. The agencies are working with the states, emergency responders, and medical professionals to track any health concerns that may be related to the oil spill. CDC and ATSDR recommend that residents continue to pay attention to local and state health officials’ specific health and safety recommendations for their areas. More About the Public Health Role in Disaster Response

UPDATE: CDC Information for the 2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill – CDC – May 28
http://emergency.cdc.gov/chemical/oil_spill_gm_2010.asp/

UPDATE: CDC Resources for Oil Spill Response Workers – CDC – May 28
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/oilspillresponse/

H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Resources and Updates

NEW: DSAT Guidance on CDC Import Permits for Swine-Originated Flu– CDC – May 26
This document provides guidance on when a CDC Import Permit is required for the importation into the United States of virus isolates and/or clinical samples associated with the swine-origin, novel influenza A (H1N1) virus outbreak. Including information on obtaining a permit.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/DSAT.htm

NEW: Post-mortem Care and Safe Autopsy Procedures for Novel H1N1 Influenza– CDC – May 28 The guidance in this document reflects what we currently know about the novel influenza A (H1N1) virus. As additional information becomes available, the guidance may be updated. The Objective: Safely handle human remains during autopsy procedures to prevent transmission of novel influenza A (H1N1) virus.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/post_mortem.htm

UPDATE: Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report – CDC – May 28
During week 20 (May 16 - 22, 2010), influenza activity decreased in the U.S. Two (0.2%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories and reported to CDC/Influenza Division were positive for influenza. Both subtyped influenza A viruses were 2009 influenza A (H1N1).
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Locate all H1N1 Flu and Public Health Guidance Documents
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/

H1N1 Information for Healthcare Providers
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/

Emergency Preparedness & Response

NEW: Hurricane Health and Safety – CDC – May 24
May 24th is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. The 2010 Hurricane Season begins on June 1st and ends on November 30th.Take steps early to prepare by visiting
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/hcp.asp.

NEW: Hurricane Health & Safety Widgets– CDC – May 24
The CDC Hurricane Health and Safety Tips widget provides weekly tips to help you stay safe and healthy throughout the hurricane season. In addition to the weekly tips, the widget provides you important, timely tips whenever storms make landfall.
http://www.cdc.gov/widgets/#hurricaneWidget

NEW: Rabies Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action– CDC – May 28
Rabies: Haiti Pre-decision Brief for Public Health Action
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/haiti/rabies_pre-decision_brief.asp

Food and Drug Safety

FDA Announces Collaboration with Drugs.com – FDA – May 26
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today that it will collaborate with the Web site Drugs.com to expand access to the FDA’s consumer health information.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm212844.htm

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts - FDA – May 30
For information on recent FDA recalls, market recalls & safety alerts please click on the following link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm

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