Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv
Update Sent December 04, 2006
NOTE: This document is provided for historical purposes only and may not provide our most accurate and up-to-date information. The most current Clinician's information can be found on the Clinician Home Page.
Today's topics include:
Seasonal Influenza
Questions & Answers: Influenza (Flu) Antiviral Drugs - November 30
The following page about influenza antiviral drugs has been updated.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/antiviral.htm
Weekly Report: Influenza Summary Update - December 1
During week 47 (November 19 – November 25, 2006), a low level of influenza activity was reported in the United States. Sixty-seven (3.7%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories were positive for influenza. The proportion of patient visits to sentinel providers for influenza-like illness (ILI) and the proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza were below baseline levels. One state reported widespread influenza activity; three states reported regional influenza activity; four states reported local influenza activity; 24 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City reported sporadic influenza activity; and 18 states reported no influenza activity.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/
Weekly US Map - December 1
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm
Emergency Preparedness
Information Regarding Polonium-210 Involved in Recent Events in the United Kingdom - November 30
Recent events in the United Kingdom have brought attention to the radioactive material Polonium-210 (Po-210) as a possible public health concern. The U.K. Health Protection Agency has information about Po-210 and this event.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/isotopes/polonium/index.asp
Blast Injuries Essential Facts - November 30
Blast injury fact sheet translated in Bengali.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/pdf/blast_injuries_bengali.pdf
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