Past Updates from the Clinician Listserv

Update Sent April 12, 2010

The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from Apr 05 – Apr 12, 2010. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please write to us at coca@cdc.gov.

Today's topics Include:

Influenza Situation Update
2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources for Clinicians & Patients
Haiti Earthquake
Health Promotion & Disease Prevention
Travelers’ Health

Influenza Situation Update

Weekly FluView Map and Surveillance Report – CDC – Apr 09
During week 13 (March 28-April 3, 2010), influenza activity decreased slightly in the U.S. One hundred and five (3.5%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories were positive for influenza and reported to CDC/Influenza Division.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/
Influenza and Pneumonia-Associated Hospitalizations and Deaths from August 30, 2009 to April 03, 2010 – CDC – Apr 09
FluView reports for the week of March 28 – April 03, 2010, indicate flu activity decreased slightly in the United States. All subtyped influenza A viruses reported to CDC were 2009 influenza A (H1N1) viruses.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/updates/us/#totalcases

WHO Updates International H1N1 Situation - WHO – Apr 09
As of 4 April 2010, worldwide more than 213 countries and overseas territories or communities have reported laboratory confirmed cases of pandemic influenza H1N1 2009, including over 17,700 deaths.
http://www.who.int/csr/don/2010_04_09/en/index.html

2009 H1N1 Influenza Resources for Clinicians & Patients

5 Things People with Disabilities Need to Know About the Flu – CDC – Apr 08
The flu can be serious for people with disabilities. Here are 5 things that people with disabilities need to know about the flu.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/disabilities/5_things_people_disability.htm

5 Things Caregivers of People with Disabilities Need To Know About the Flu – CDC – Apr 08
If you provide care for a person with a disability either at home or in a community-based setting, there are some things you should know about the flu.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/disabilities/5_things_caregivers_people_disability.htm

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

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

Haiti Earthquake

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 Earthquake Information http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/earthquakes/

Health Promotion & Disease Prevention

The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders: United to Achieve Treatment for All – CDC – Apr 12
World Hemophilia Day is celebrated around the world on April 17 to increase awareness of hemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. This year's theme, “The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders: United to Achieve Treatment for All,” celebrates the whole bleeding disorders community – people with hemophilia and symptomatic carriers, women and men with von Willebrand disease, as well as those with rarer factor deficiencies and inherited platelet disorders.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HemophiliaDay/

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month – CDC – Apr 08
Child maltreatment is a significant public health problem in the United States Approximately 772,000 children are confirmed by Child Protective Services each year as being abused or neglected. These confirmed cases, however, represent only a fraction of the true magnitude of the problem.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/HealthyChildren/

Travelers’ Health

2010 Measles Update – CDC – Apr 12
Measles is a leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths among young children. Measles outbreaks are common in many areas, including Europe. Although the risk for exposure to measles can be high for many U.S. travelers and citizens living in other countries (expatriates), the illness can be prevented by a vaccination.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/content/in-the-news/measles.aspx

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