NEW - Swine Flu Update
5/06/09
The H1N1 Virus is a highly contagious strain of influenza. Because this is a new virus, most people will not have immunity to it so illness may be more severe and widespread as a result. The CDC updates their swine flu information every day at 11am (Eastern) at http://www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/investigation.htm
Boards of health must be working with health agency administration on ensuring that the health agency staff understands and are comfortable with their roles in the community’s pandemic flu plans. There must be ongoing education and communication with local health practitioners. Guidance for clinicians and public health professionals can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance/
CDC continues to take aggressive action to respond to an expanding outbreak caused by novel H1N1 flu.
CDC’s response goals are to:
- Reduce transmission and illness severity.
- Provide information to help health care providers, public health officials, and the public to address the challenges posed by this emergency.
CDC also has completed deployment of 25% of the supplies in the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) to all states in the continental United States. These supplies and medicines will help states and U.S. territories respond to the outbreak. In addition, the federal government and manufacturers have begun the process of developing a vaccine against the novel H1N1 flu virus.
Boards must also work with health agency administration on their Continuity of Operations Programs (COOP). More information on COOP can be found at http://www.fema.gov/government/coop/index.shtm
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New Interim Guidance and
Recommendations
*UPDATED School (K-12) and Childcare Facilities: Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus- May 5, 6:45 PM ET.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/K12_dismissal.htm
*NEW Clean Hands Saves Lives! Flyer- May 5, 11:55 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/pdf/handwashing.pdf
*NEW Transcript and Audio for May 1 CDC Clinician Conference Call on Maternal and Child Health Issues Related to the Current Outbreak of the New Influenza Virus of Swine Origin- May 5, 11:00 PM ET http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/confcall_archive.asp
*NEW What Adults with HIV Infection should know about the Novel H1N1 Flu (formerly called swine flu)- May 5, 10:45 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/hiv_flu.htm
*NEW What to do if you get Flu-Like Symptoms- May 5, 6:49 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/sick.htm
*NEW Fact Sheet on Key Mental/Behavioral Health Issues Related to Social Distancing: For State, local, and tribal health departments and community-based organizations- May 5, 6:38 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/guidance/mental-social.htm
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* Interim Guidance on Specimen Collection, Processing, and Testing for Patients with Suspected Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection-April 30, 12:15 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/specimencollection.htm
*Interim Guidance for Screening H1N1 by State and Local Health Departments, Hospitals, and Clinicians in Regions with Few or No Reported Cases-May 1, 11:15 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/screening.htm
*Guidance on Case Definitions for Investigations of Cases of H1N1 Virus Infection - April 30, 10:00 AM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/casedef_swineflu.htm
* Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection – April 29, 11:45 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/identifyingpatients.htm
* Interim Guidance for Infection Control for Care of Patients with Confirmed or Suspected Swine Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection in a Healthcare Setting –April 29, 9:45 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidelines_infection_control.htm
* Guidance for Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems and 9-11 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) for Management of Patients with Confirmed of Suspected H1N1 Infection – April 29, 9:15 PM ET
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/guidance_ems.htm
* Interim Guidance for Screening for Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) by State and Local Health Departments, Hospitals, and Clinicians in Regions with Few or No Reported Cases of Swine Influenza A (H1N1) – April 29, 12:30 PM
http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/screening.htm
Please continue to check the NALBOH website for updated information and guidance.
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17th Annual Conference News
"The Greatest Value
in Public Health Conferences"
NALBOH is pleased to announce that the 17th Annual Conference will be held at the Sheraton Society Hill Hotel from July 1-3 in Philadelphia, PA. The theme of the conference is "Improving Public Health through Leadership and Knowledge."
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Did you miss the
10th Annual Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health?
"Building a Healthier America"
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Originally Aired on April 2, 2009
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"Building a Healthier America," the 10th Ned E. Baker Lecture in Public Health, focused on our health system at the federal, state, and local levels. A panel of experts from the field shared their insights and lessons learned in an effort to encourage a uniform approach to moving from health care to health.
Click to learn more about the Lecture Panelists.
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