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New Report: Pandemic Influenza, Electricity, and the Coal Supply Chain
Authors: Nicholas S. Kelley, MSPH, and Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH
A coal shortage during an influenza pandemic portends grim outcomes. With this report, we attempt to conceptualize what happens when a pandemic disrupts the supply chain for coal, the fuel nearly half of the United States relies upon for electricity—the cornerstone of public health and organizational continuity.
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Burden of influenza-like illness and effectiveness of influenza vaccination among working adults aged 50-64 years
From Clin Infect Dis, published online Dec 30
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Survey of hospital healthcare personnel response during a potential avian influenza pandemic: will they come to work?
From Prehosp Disaster Med
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Oseltamivir-resistant influenza viruses A (H1N1), Norway, 2007-08
From Emerg Infect Dis, published online Dec 31
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Viral RNA polymerase complex promotes optimal growth of 1918 virus in the lower respiratory tract of ferrets
From Proc Natl Acad Sci, published online Dec 29
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Severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus infection in Toronto children: a second look
From Pediatrics, published online Dec 29
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Safety, humoral and cell mediated immune responses to two formulations of an inactivated, split-virion influenza A/H5N1 vaccine in children
From PLoS ONE, published online Dec 29
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Personal protective equipment and risk for avian influenza (H7N3)
From Emerg Infect Dis, published online Dec 23
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School closure to reduce influenza transmission
Letter from Emerg Infect Dis, published online Dec 23
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Enhanced hygiene measures and norovirus transmission during an outbreak
From Emerg Infect Dis, published online Dec 23
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Experimental infection of dogs with avian-origin canine influenza A virus (H3N2)
From Emerg Infect Dis, published online Dec 23
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Preventing and deterring biological attacks: priorities that should emerge from the WMD Commission report
Commentary from UPMC Center for Biosecurity released Dec 19
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Interim recommendations for the use of influenza antiviral medications in the setting of oseltamivir resistance among circulating influenza A (H1N1) viruses, 2008-09 influenza season
CDC health advisory issued Dec 19
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Component-specific effectiveness of trivalent influenza vaccine as monitored through a sentinel surveillance network in Canada, 2006-2007
From J Infect Dis, published online Dec 16
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Using surveillance to evaluate influenza vaccine effectiveness
Editorial commentary on above article from J Infect Dis, published online Dec 16
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Guidance on antiviral drug use during an influenza pandemic
HHS report released Dec 15
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Considerations for antiviral drug stockpiling by employers in preparation for an influenza pandemic
HHS report published Dec 15
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Addressing ethical issues in pandemic influenza planning
WHO discussion papers released Dec 12
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Update: influenza activity--United States, September 28-November 29, 2008
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Prevention and treatment of seasonal influenza
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Community planning for pandemic influenza: lessons from the VA health care system
From Disaster Med Public Health Prep, published online Dec 9
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Ready or not? Protecting the public's health from disease, disasters, and bioterrorism, 2008
Trust for America's Health report released Dec 9
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Infectious disease threats and the bottom line for business: A dynamic repository of resources |
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Released Jun 30 from ASTHO, this CDC-funded national guidance was developed with assistance from CIDRAP and input from numerous key constituents. View the guidance and related materials here. |
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A collection of more than 150 practices from 25 states and 37 cities and counties to enhance public health preparedness |
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Comments on draft report on the public health impact of avian flu virus in poultry, eggs, and egg products must be submitted to the USDA by Jan 31. The draft report is available here. |
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Award-winning seven-part series on the chances for immunizing the world against pandemic flu |
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Four articles by CIDRAP Director Michael Osterholm |
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