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Update Sent January 11, 2010

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The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from Jan 04 - Jan 11, 2010. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please write to us at coca@cdc.gov.

Today's topics Include:

HHS Webinar
2009 Influenza Situation Update
2009 Influenza Key Points and Messages
2009 Influenza Resources for Clinicians
Emergency Preparedness and Response
Travelers' Health
Food and Drug Safety

HHS Webinar

You Are Invited: Webinar on 2009 H1N1 Influenza and its Impact on People with Chronic Medical Conditions

Date and Time: Tuesday, Jan 12, 2010 2:30-3:30 PM (EST)

Presented by: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, CDC, the American Cancer Society; American Diabetes Association and American Lung Association

The speakers for this event include:

Nicole Lurie, MD, MSPH, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Anthony Fiore MD, MPH, Medical Epidemiologist, Influenza Division, CDC

Otis Webb Brawley, M.D. Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society

Christine Tobin - American Diabetes Association's President of Health Care and Education Mary Partridge, Chair, American Lung Association

A question and answer session will follow brief presentations by each of the speakers.

Dial into this phone number: 1-800-857-4785, passcode: 9335569

Click on this link to connect to the webinar: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/orau1/join?id=4D94BQ&role=attend&pw=7%60%5DtHXpgC

2009 Influenza Situation Update

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report - CDC - Jan 08
Updated CDC FluView for 2009-2010 Influenza Season Week 52 ending January 02, 2010. All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30 to January 02, 2010 - CDC - Jan 08
Flu activity decreased slightly in the United States during the week of December 27, 2009 - January 02, 2010, as reported in FluView. One state continues to report widespread flu activity a decline of 3 states from last week. Visits to doctors for influenza-like illness, flu-associated hospitalizations, and flu-associated deaths decreased from the previous week.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/updates/us/#totalcases

Summary of 2009 Monovalent H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Data – Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System - CDC - Jan 08
CDC and FDA provide weekly updates on vaccine safety monitoring activities. The information summarizes adverse event reports to VAERS after the administration of 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccine.
http://vaers.hhs.gov/resources/2010H1N1Summary_Jan08.pdf

WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation - WHO- Jan 08
As of 3 January 2009, worldwide more than 208 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including at least 12,799 deaths.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2010_01_08/en/index.html

2009 Influenza Key Points and Messages

This season’s National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is January 10-16, 2010.
NIVW is a national observance that was established in 2006 to highlight the importance of continuing influenza vaccination, as well as foster greater use of flu vaccine after the holiday season into January and beyond.
We are fortunate that flu activity has declined in recent weeks. However, flu activity is expected to continue for months, caused by either 2009 H1N1 viruses or regular seasonal flu viruses. Since 2009 H1N1 disease is likely to continue into the new year, NIVW is an important opportunity to maintain or increase the uptake of vaccination against 2009 H1N1 flu.

2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources for Clinicians

NEW: Fact Sheet: Safety of Thimerosal in Vaccines Against 2009 H1N1 Flu
CDC is aware that pregnant women, parents of young children, and others may have questions about the safety of thimerosal in vaccines against 2009 H1N1 flu. The following fact sheet provides some information to help in making decisions.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/vaccination/vaccine_factsheet.htm

NEW: Flu information for People with Diabetes and Caregivers of People with Diabetes
People with diabetes are more likely to get flu-related complications like pneumonia and even be hospitalized or die from the flu than other people. Influenza may also interfere with blood glucose management. This fact sheet contains important information for diabetics.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/diabetes/diabetes_factsheet.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/

Emergency Preparedness & Response

HHS Delivers the Nation’s First Health Security Strategy - HHS - Jan 07
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius released The National Health Security Strategy, the nation’s first comprehensive strategy focused on protecting people’s health during a large-scale emergency. The strategy sets priorities for government and non-government activities over the next four years.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/01/20100107a.html

Frigid Temperatures Bring Health Risks - CDC - Jan 05
When the temperature drops, staying safe and warm and performing everyday activities can be challenging and dangerous. Young children, older adults, and the chronically ill are most at risk of having cold-related health problems.
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2010/a100105.htm

Travelers' Health

CDC Commentary: Advice for Patients Traveling During Flu Season - CDC - Jan 08
With 2009 H1N1 influenza in the news, your patients may be turning to you for advice on how to avoid getting the flu during travel. There are several recommendations you can provide to help CDC make the case for healthy travel this flu season.
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/713704

Enjoy a safe and healthy Lunar New Year! - CDC - Jan 07
Many travelers are expected to visit Asia in the upcoming weeks to celebrate the beginning of the Year of the Tiger. Lunar New Year falls on February 14, 2010. If you are traveling, the Centers for Disease Control and prevention (CDC) would like to share information and tips that will help you stay healthy and enjoy your trip.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/news-announcements/lunar-new-year-2010.aspx

Food and Drug Safety

Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts - FDA - Jan 08
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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