Past Updates from the Clinician Listserv

Update Sent November 15, 2010

COCA’s Weekly Updates are disseminated every other week (biweekly). More frequent distributions will occur when there is emergency information or event-specific updates to share. The next COCA Update is scheduled for November 22, 2010.

The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from November 09 – November 15, 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 Conference Calls
2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak
2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill
H1N1 & Seasonal Influenza Resources
Emergency Preparedness & Response
Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Food & Drug Safety

Other Resources

Upcoming COCA Calls

Title: Antiviral Agents for the Prevention and Control of Influenza

Date: Tuesday, November 23, 2010

Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Eastern Time)

Call Number: 877-917-4909

Passcode: 9569278

Antiviral medications with activity against influenza viruses are an important adjunct to influenza vaccine in the prevention and treatment of influenza. During this COCA call, a CDC subject matter expert will discuss the 2010 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for the use of antiviral medications for the prevention and control of influenza. The discussion will include information on treatment and chemoprophylaxis of influenza virus infection, and provide a summary of the effectiveness and safety of antiviral treatment medications.

For more information on this call visit http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp

2010 Haiti Cholera Outbreak

NEW: PDF Translations of Defeating Cholera: Clinical Presentation and Management for Haiti Cholera Outbreak, 2010 – CDC (Nov 12)
Translations of "standard, individual pages" and "folded brochure" now available in Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole.
http://www.cdc.gov/haiticholera/clinicalmanagement/

UPDATE: Travelers' Health - Outbreak Notice, Cholera in Haiti – CDC (Nov 11)

An epidemic cholera strain has been confirmed in Haiti, causing the first cholera outbreak in Haiti in many years. Cholera is a potentially fatal bacterial infection that causes severe diarrhea and dehydration.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/outbreak-notice/haiti-cholera.aspx

Cholera Information for Healthcare Professionals
Cholera resources for healthcare professionals addressing diagnosis, testing, treatment, patient care, and prevention.
http://www.cdc.gov/haiticholera/hc_professionals.htm

For more information and additional resources visit:
http://www.cdc.gov/haiticholera/

2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

For information and additional healthcare professionals resources visit: http://emergency.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/health_professionals.asp

H1N1 & Seasonal Influenza Resources

FluView – 2010-2011 Influenza Season Week 44 ending November 06, 2010 – CDC (Nov 12)
During week 44 (October 31-November 6, 2010), influenza activity remained low in the United States. One hundred and eighty five (6.8%) 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.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Seasonal Flu: International Situation Update – CDC (Nov 12)
This report is a summary of key influenza-related updates created from regional World Health Organization (WHO) reports, country reports, CDC field staff updates, and other sources. Updates are listed by region.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/international/activity.htm

Reports of Human Infections with Swine Origin Influenza A (H3N2) – CDC (Nov 12)
This report provides information about two human infections with swine origin influenza A (H3N2) viruses in the United States. Evidence to date indicates that these are two isolated instances of human infection with swine influenza viruses that, while very rare, do occur from time to time.
http://www.cdc.gov/media/subtopic/heard.htm

Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Resources for Health Professionals http://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/vaccination/index.htm#fluletter

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

Emergency Preparedness & Response

Be Prepared: Staying Safe and Healthy in Winter Weather – CDC (Nov 09)
Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous, but if you plan ahead, you can stay safe and healthy. Prepare your home and cars. Keep emergency kits stocked. Be ready for power outages. Wear appropriate clothing. Check on children, the elderly and pets.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WinterWeather/

MMWR

MMWR Weekly - CDC (Nov 10)
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) series is prepared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The data in the weekly MMWR are provisional, based on weekly reports to CDC by state health departments. The following emergency preparedness and response related articles of interest were recently published:

November 12, 2010 / Vol. 59 / No. 44

To electronically subscribe to the MMWR, go to http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr and enter your email address in the box entitled Get email updates or click on MMWR Subscriptions.

Food & Drug Safety

Investigation Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Associated with Cheese –
CDC (Nov 12)
CDC has issued an alert to consumers and health professionals about an outbreak of E.coli 0517:H in five states: Arizona, California, Colorado, New Mexico and Nevada. Based on current information, there is a link with the consumption of one of several cheeses offered for sampling and sale at the “cheese road show” that was held at Costco Warehouse in these states.
http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2010/cheese0157/index.html

Pneumonia Can Be Prevented – Vaccines Can Help – CDC (Nov 08)
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that is usually caused by bacteria or viruses. Globally, pneumonia causes more deaths than any other infectious disease. However, it can often be prevented with vaccines and can usually be treated with antibiotics or antiviral drugs.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/Pneumonia/
Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alert – FDA (Nov 12)
For information on recent FDA recalls, market recalls, and safety alerts please click on the following link: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm

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