Past Updates from the Clinician Listserv

Update Sent July 06, 2010

COCA’s Weekly Updates are moving to a new distribution schedule. Updates will be 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 July 19, 2010.

The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from June 21 – July 6, 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: Hurricane Resources
EID
MMWR
Food and Drug Safety
Summertime Safety

Other Resources

Upcoming COCA Calls

Title: All Disasters Great and Small: One Health Preparedness for Veterinarians
Date: Thursday - July 08, 2010
Time: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm (Eastern Time)
Speakers:
Hugh Mainzer, DVM, MS; National Center for Environmental Health, CDC
Kristi Henderson, DVM; American Veterinary Medical Association
Stephanie Ostrowski, DVM, MPVM, DACVPM; Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response, CDC
Mark D. Miller, BS. MPH; National Center for Environmental Health, CDC
Renee Funk, DVM, MPH; National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, CDC
This COCA call will review some basic concepts and practices to help veterinarians better understand that in addition to their functions as animal health care providers that they are an essential part of a complex and interactive system with responsibilities to protect and improve the health and well-being of impacted human as well as animal populations.
This conference call is in webinar format. Audio and video are accessed separately.
AUDIO: Participate by Phone
Call Number: 888-790-3143
Passcode: 3749207
We recommend dialing in 10-15 minutes before the start of the call.

VIDEO: Participate by Web Conferencing
Direct Access: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join.php?i=PW5921571&p=3749207&t=c

*In the event that you cannot access the web portion directly, use:
URL: https://www.mymeetings.com/nc/join/
Conference number: PW5921571
Audience passcode: 3749207

Continuing Education Credits will be offered with this call! COCA will archive all call materials (audio, presentation, and transcript) on our website following completion of the call. For more information for this call visit: http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp

Title: Promoting Health and Preventing Disease: Childhood and Adult Vaccine Updates and Recommendations
Date: Tuesday - July 27, 2010
Time: 1:00PM – 2:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Call Number: 1-888-790-6180
Passcode: 1281914
Disease prevention is the key to public health. Vaccines prevent disease in the people who receive them and protect those who come into contact with unvaccinated individuals. Every year, vaccination saves the lives of 2.5 million children and protects over 100 million more from illness and disability. During this COCA call, a CDC subject matter expert will discuss the most recent Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommendations for pediatric and adult vaccinations, to include newer vaccines and recommended administration schedules. In addition, information on how healthcare providers can easily locate immunization resources to aid in developing immunization administration protocols that foster the promotion of childhood and adult immunizations in provider practices will be discussed.
Continuing Education Credits will be offered with this call! More information to come!

2010 Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

NEW! Interim Guidance for Protecting Deepwater Horizon Response Workers and Volunteers - CDC (June 25)
Recommendations contained in the Interim Guidance will be updated as more information about exposures is collected and assessed in relationship to the incidence and prevalence of symptoms, illnesses and injuries. The specific recommendations provided in this Interim Guidance focus on issues specific to the Deepwater Horizon Response.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/oilspillresponse/protecting/

NEW! NOAA, FDA, and Gulf Coast State Officials Affirm Commitment to Ensuring Safety of Gulf Coast Seafood - FDA (June 25)
Gulf State health and fisheries officials joined with senior leaders from several federal agencies to affirm a shared commitment to ensuring the safety of seafood coming out of the Gulf of Mexico, through closures of affected waters, surveillance, and with an eye toward reopening closed waters as soon as possible, consistent with public health goals.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm217635.htm

Updated: CDC Gulf Oil Spill Webpage - CDC (July 1)
CDC has been responding to the Oil Spill in the Gulf, and we know that many of our partners have also been engaged. You’ll find new and updated information for coastal residents, clinicians, response workers, and others at CDC’s Oil Spill Web site.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/

Updated: CDC Deepwater Horizon Fact Sheets - CDC (July 3)
The information provided on this website provides a variety of facts on a multitude of topic areas associated with the Deepwater Horizon Response.
http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/doctype/2931/53023/

Updated: Health Surveillance - CDC (July 6)
CDC, with state and local health departments, is conducting surveillance across the Gulf States for health effects possibly related to the oil spill using national and state-based surveillance systems. For the most recent Health Surveillance data through July 6, 2010, check out the CDC Health Surveillance Report.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/gulfoilspill2010/2010gulfoilspill/health_surveillance.asp

Updated: Environmental Surveillance - EPA (July 6)
Learn more about EPA’s response to the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and environmental surveillance reports related to the spill.
www.epa.gov/bpspill/

H1N1 & Seasonal Influenza Resources and Updates

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: Hurricane Resources

Updated: Hurricane Preparedness - CDC (June 30)
You can't stop a tropical storm or hurricane, but you can take steps now to protect yourself and your family. This CDC Feature will provide you with key facts about hurricane preparedness.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HurricanePreparedness/

Updated: Hurricane Health & Safety Tips - CDC (June 30)
Get important, timely tips from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hurricane Preparedness web site. The site also contains fact sheets, podcasts, and other resources to help you stay safe and healthy in a storm.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/

NEW! A Consumer's Guide to Food Safety: Severe Storms and Hurricanes - USDA (July 2)
Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. This Consumer's Guide will help you make the right decisions for keeping your family safe during an emergency.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_sheets/Severe_Storms_and_Hurricanes_Guide/index.asp

Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Journal

The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) journal provides recognition of new and re-emerging infections and understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. It also represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. See the July 2010 issue of the EID journal at the following link:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/

MMWR

MMWR Weekly - CDC (July 2)
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:
July 2, 2010 / Vol. 59 (Number 25); Pg. 769-772, 773-775, 780, & 782-795

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 and Drug Safety

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts - FDA (July 2)
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

Summertime Safety

USDA Offers Summer Grilling Tips - USDA (June 28)
USDA has four basic steps to help you Be Food Safe and declare independence from foodborne illness any time of year. Learn more by clicking on the following link:
http://www.foodconsumer.org/newsite/Politics/Advisories/usda_offers_summer_grilling_tips_2806100748.html

Summertime Outdoor Safety - CDC (July 2)
The return of warmer temperatures brings thoughts of freedom, relaxation, exploration, and being closer to nature. Whether you're relaxing in the backyard, turning up your garden, enjoying the pool, or exploring the great outdoors, here are some ways to help keep you and your family healthy this spring and summer.

http://www.cdc.gov/Features/SummertimeSafety/

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