Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent January 3, 2005
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Good afternoon,
Note: Due to the urgent events in South Asia, this update is in addition to our
regular Friday communication.
UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance
during the period of December 31, 2004 — January 3, 2005 , or reflect this
weekend's current events. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues,
please call our toll-free Clinician Information Line at 877-554-4625
or write to us at coca@cdc.gov.
This update contains new information on the following topics:
Tsunamis Updated
Tsunamis such as those that recently hit South Asia can have serious public health
consequences. This page provides information on those issues as well as specific
information on the events in South Asia.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/
Notice for Travelers Updated
This link provides information for people traveling to the areas that were affected
by the South Asian tsunamis.
http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/tsunami_sasia_2004.htm
Tsunami Disaster: Health Information for Humanitarian Workers New
This page provides information on special items to pack and safety precautions.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/humanitarian.asp
Interim Vaccination and Malaria Prophylaxis Recommendations
for Persons Traveling to Areas Affected by the Tsunami New
This link contains the most current immunization, prophylaxis and prevention
recommendations for travelers to the affected regions.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/vaccination.asp
Interim Health Recommendations for Workers Who Handle Human Remains New
Human remains may contain blood-borne viruses such as hepatitis viruses and HIV, and bacterial pathogens that cause diarrheal diseases. This page provides information for people who must directly handle remains, such as recovery personnel, or persons identifying or preparing remains for burial or cremation.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/handleremains.asp
Health Effects of Tsunamis New
This link provides a brief overview of the potential immediate, secondary, and long-term health effects on people directly affected by the tsunamis or involved in relief efforts.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/healtheff.asp
Infectious Disease Concerns Associated with the Indian Ocean Tsunamis New
The following link provides a list of infectious diseases known to exist in some of the countries
affected by the recent tsunamis. The environmental conditions left by the tsunamis may contribute to the transmission of some of these diseases.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/tsunamis/diseases.asp
WHO South Asia Earthquakes & Tsunamis Web Site
Tsunami-related health information from the World Health Organization.
http://www.who.int/hac/crises/international/asia_tsunami/en/
Letter from Wyeth Extending the License of Dryvax Vaccine
January 3, 2005 letter to CDC extending the license of lots 4030013 & 4030014
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/pdf/wyethletter03jan05.pdf
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