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Update Sent January 19, 2010

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Today's topics Include:

Haiti Earthquake
2009 Influenza Situation Update
2009 Influenza Key Points and Messages
2009 H1N1 Resources for Clinicians
Travel
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Food and Drug Safety

Haiti Earthquake

Meeting Haiti's Health Needs One Month After Quake - WHO - Feb 12
In the month following Haiti's massive earthquake, World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners have been supporting scores of hospitals, mobile clinics, and other health facilities to deliver life-saving and basic health care services to Haitians affected by the crisis. Huge needs persist, particularly expanding health services, providing shelter and sanitation, as well as controlling diseases ahead of the coming rainy season. Resources, information, health updates, and more are available on the WHO website.
http://www.who.int/hac/crises/hti/en/index.html
Mental Health Advisory for Health Professionals Providing Care for Survivors of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake - CDC - Feb 12
This document provides information on mental health considerations for survivors of the 2010 Haiti Earthquake. Developed for health professionals, this document details physical, cognitive, emotional, and interpersonal reactions to traumatic events in the context of disasters. This information is available at: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/mentalhealth_usdocs.asp

New: Interim Recommendations for the Medical and Psychological Evaluation of Individuals Arriving from Haiti- CDC - Feb 12
http://wwwnd.cdc.gov/travel/content/recommendations-evaluation-individuals-haiti.aspx

Updated: Guidance for Healthcare Providers Assisting Travelers Preparing for Haiti Earthquake Response
http://wwwnd.cdc.gov/travel/content/id/2450.aspx

Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea After a Disaster
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/disease/diarrheaguidelines.asp

Travel Health Alert Notice for Clinicians Caring for Persons Arriving from Haiti
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/files/clinicianshaiti.ashx

Earthquake Information for Clinicians
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/clinicians.asp

CDC Travelers’ Health: Haiti Earthquake and Travel
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/haiti-earthquake-travel.aspx

CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response Earthquakes Information
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/

Earthquake Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and Podcasts - CDC - Feb 16
CDC Earthquake PSAs and Podcasts provide messages about what you can do to protect yourself and your family before, during, and after an earthquake.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/psa/

2009 Influenza Situation Update

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report - CDC - Feb 12
During week 5 (January 31 - February 6, 2010), influenza activity remained at approximately the same levels as last week in the U.S. 206 (4.8%) 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/

Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to February 06, 2010 - CDC – Feb 12
FluView reports that for the week of January 31 - February 6, 2010, flu activity in the United States remained about the same as during the previous week. Flu activity is relatively low at this time, with most flu continuing to be caused by 2009 H1N1. Flu activity, caused by either 2009 H1N1 or seasonal flu viruses, may rise and fall, but it is expected to continue for several more months.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/updates/us/#totalcases

WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation - WHO- Feb 12
As of February 7 2010, worldwide more than 212 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 15292 deaths. WHO is actively monitoring the progress of the pandemic through frequent consultations with the WHO Regional Offices and member states and through monitoring of multiple sources of information.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2010_02_12/en/index.html

2009 Influenza Key Points and Messages

Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness (ILI) nationally increased slightly over last week but remain low overall. The national increase in ILI was driven by elevated ILI in 3 of 10 U.S. regions. Regions 4, 7, and 9 reported ILI slightly higher than average for the United States.
The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza based on the 122 Cities report decreased over the previous week and is now lower than expected for this time of year.
In addition, another three flu-related pediatric deaths were reported this week: two of these deaths were associated with laboratory confirmed 2009 H1N1.
Since April 2009, CDC has received reports of 324 laboratory-confirmed pediatric deaths: 274 due to 2009 H1N1, 48 pediatric deaths that were laboratory confirmed as influenza, but the flu virus subtype was not determined, and two pediatric deaths that were associated with seasonal influenza viruses. A table showing reports of flu-related pediatric deaths (including a cumulative total of 2009 H1N1 pediatric deaths since April 2009) is available at http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/updates/us/#pedh1n1cases
No states reported widespread influenza activity. Six states reported regional influenza activity. They are: Alabama, Georgia, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico, and South Carolina.
CDC has reported a cumulative 60 cases of oseltamivir resistant 2009 H1N1 viruses in the United States since April 2009.

2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources for Clinicians

Abbreviated Pandemic Influenza Plan Template for Primary Care Provider Offices: Guidance from Stakeholders - CDC - Feb 09
This planning tool was developed based on input from stakeholders (PCPs, PCP office managers, hospitals, local and state public health departments, and local and state emergency management agencies) during a CDC-sponsored meeting in August 2009. It is intended to assist PCPs and office managers with preparing their offices for an increase in patient calls and visits, whether during the 2009-2010 influenza season or future influenza seasons.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/pdf/abb_pandemic_influenza_plan.pdf

2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza and Hispanic Communities: Questions and Answers - CDC -Feb 11
These questions and answers summarize the current understanding of the impact of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza virus on Hispanics/Latinos, describe some of the barriers to uptake of 2009 H1N1 and seasonal influenza vaccines, and outline potential strategies for improving health and increasing vaccine coverage in Hispanic/Latino communities.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/qa_hispanic.htm

Locate all H1N1 Flu guidance documents
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/

2009 H1N1 Influenza: Resources for Clinicians
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/

Travel

Winter Olympics
Be part of the action, not stuck on the sidelines, during the XXI Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver, Canada. Stay healthy and safe while going to events and mixing with people from all over the world. You can see the CDC feature on travel to the Vancouver Olympic Games at:
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WinterOlympics/

Way To Go: Passport to Health
Each year more Americans are travelling overseas. This video focuses on pre-travel advice. Health experts suggesting that you take several key steps to be proactive, prepared, and protected against injury or illness while outside of the United States, especially in developing nations.
http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/PassportToHealth/

Way To Go: Many Healthy Returns
International travel is usually very safe but there are things you should do to stay safe and healthy. Experts show you how to avoid problems when traveling in developing nations. This video provides during travel tips.
http://www.cdc.gov/CDCTV/ManyHealthyReturns/

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

Sebelius, Solis Announce Nearly $1 Billion Recovery Act Investment in Advancing Use of Health IT, Training Workers for Health Jobs of the Future - HHS – Feb 12
Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius and Labor Secretary Hilda Solis today announced a total of nearly $1 billion in Recovery Act awards to help health care providers advance the adoption and meaningful use of health information technology (IT) and train workers for the health care jobs of the future.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/02/20100212a.html

Food and Drug Safety

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts - FDA – Feb 12
For additional 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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