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Communicable Disease and Epidemiology News |
The Epi-Log Newsletter contains articles about current health issues in King County, such as recent outbreaks, vaccination programs, cases of unusual infectious diseases, and background articles on new and emerging infectious diseases. Also included in each issue is a table of disease reports received the previous month, and historical data on disease reports from the previous year.
- January 2003, Vol. 43, No. 1:
- Smallpox Vaccine (Vaccinia) Adverse Event Recognition and Management
- Update on TB outbreak among homeless
- Increase in Salmonella enteritidis in Washington State
- Sporadic Influenza A is being reported in Washington State
- Guillain-Barré Syndrome investigation
- Register for CDC's Epidemiology & Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Course 2003
- February 2003, Vol. 43, No. 2:
- Introducing Norovirus
- Smallpox Vaccination Plan: Update and information on reporting adverse events
- An increase in community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphlococcus aureus (MRSA) infections in California
- HIV numbers now included in disease table
- March 2003, Vol. 43, No. 3:
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome in travelers to Asia
- New recommendations for interpreting and reporting results of antibody to Hepatitis C virus
- Update-Salmonella enteritidis outbreak associated with egg consumption
- Influenza update
- April 2003, Vol. 43, No. 4:
- Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome: An update
- New cardiac screening guidelines for potential smallpox vaccinees
- New HIV data tables on HIV/AIDS website!
- May 2003, Vol. 43, No. 5:
- HIPAA and Public Health Reporting: Yes You Can!
- SARS in King County
- Clinician advisory on negative pertussis DFA test: Not a reason to stop treatment
- Avian influenza in the Netherlands
- PHSKC-INFO-X listserv for King County health care providers
- CDC clinician registry for terrorism and updates and training opportunities
- HIV/AIDS cases are incomplete for April 2003
- June 2003, Vol. 43, No. 6:
- West Nile Virus, Summer 2003
- Monkey Pox Outbreak in the Midwest US
- Infant Pertussis on the Rise in King County
- July 2003, Vol. 43, No. 7:
- Tuberculosis in King County, 2002
- CDC 2003 Immunization Update
- August 2003, Vol. 43, No. 8:
- Tick-Borne Relapsing Fever in Washington State
- 'Tis the Season for Vibriosis
- West Nile Virus Update
- Measles Alert
- September 2003, Vol. 43, No. 9:
- Community-acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) Infection
- Update: Laboratory Testing and Reporting for West Nile Virus
- October 2003, Vol. 43, No. 10:
- Preparing for SARS: Steps to Take Now in the Absence of SARS Activity Worldwide
- Risk of Transmission of Hepatitis B and C in the Outpatient Setting
- November 2003, Vol. 43, No. 11:
- Influenza Arrives Early in King County
- Probable Wound Botulism Due to Injection of Black Tar Heroin
- Brochure for Pregnant Women on Preventing Listeriosis During Pregnancy
- New Death Certificate Form in January 2004
- December 2003, Vol. 43, No. 12:
- Influenza Update: What's the Deal with Vaccine Supplies?
- Important Provider Alert: Antibiotic Resistant Gonorrhea in King County
- Kudos to Dr. Frank Reido
- Reminder: New Death Certificate Form in January 2004
- Respiratory Etiquette Poster and Brochure for Health Care Facilities Available for Download
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