Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent September 3, 2004
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.
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UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance
during the period of August 30 – September 3, 2004, or reflect this week’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.
HURRICANE READINESS AND RECOVERY
Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency
Information is included on carbon monoxide poisoning (CO), such as how to recognize CO poisoning and important tips. Now available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/carbonmonoxide.asp
Hurricane Home Page
As the Southern states prepare for Frances, please note a slight layout change to CDC’s hurricane home page. No content has changed. http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
Flood Readiness
Includes:
- Basic steps to take prior to a flood watch and warning
- A “what to take” list
- Evacuation information.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/readiness.asp
Flood Recovery
Includes:
- Basic information on food and water safety
- How to handle animals and mosquitos
- How to deal with utilities
- How to deal with chemical hazards
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/recovery.asp
LASSA FEVER
This is an official CDC Health Advisory
On September 2, 2004 , results of laboratory testing performed at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) support a diagnosis of Lassa fever in a 38-year-old man who died in a New Jersey hospital on August 28.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/han/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00210
This is an official CDC Health Update: Flow Chart for Management of Potential Contacts of Lassa Fever Patients
This document updates (with appropriate flow charts) the management of potential patient contacts.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/han/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00211
Additional information about Lassa fever
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/spb/mnpages/dispages/lassaf.htm
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV)
2004 WNV Activity in the United States
Provides updated information on West Nile virus activity in
the United States. One thousand and fifty three human cases have
been reported to CDC this season as ofAugust 31, 2004. Of the
1,053 cases, 391 were reported as West Nile meningitis or
encephalitis (neuroinvasive disease), 375 were reported as
West Nile fever (milder disease), and 287 were clinically
unspecified at this time. Twenty-eight deaths have been reported.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&controlCaseCount04_detailed.htm
What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent
This informative sheet is available in Chinese and Vietnamese (in addition to English, Spanish, and Tagalog).
español | Tagalog | 
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For English: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/mosquitorepellent.htm
Fight the Bite: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection
This information is now available in Portuguese and Hmong.
Português | Hmong |español | 
| Tagalog | 
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For English: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/prevention_info.htm
West Nile Virus Fact Sheet
This information is also available in Portuguese and Hmong.
Português | Hmong |español | 
| français | Tagalog | 
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For English: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv_factsheet.htm
Maps of West Nile Virus Activity
Provides updated maps showing West Nile virus activity and
WNV viremic blood donor activity in the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&control.htm
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