Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv
Update Sent July 03, 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:
Upcoming COCA Conference Call
Our next COCA Conference Call will be on Monday, July 24, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The topic of the call is the Recent Mumps Outbreaks and Update.
Slides, objectives, and speaker information will be posted shortly on the COCA website: http://www.bt.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp
We hope you will be able to join us for this important call!
Injury Prevention
Fireworks Injuries
All fireworks are dangerous, especially to children. In 2004, 9,600 people were treated in U.S. emergency departments for fireworks-related injuries.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncipc/duip/spotlite/firework_spot.htm
High-Pressure Water Injection Injury Management - June 30
As disaster clean-up efforts are underway, pressure injection injuries from use of pressure washers may increase.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pressurewasherinjury.asp
Pressure Washer Safety - June 30
A pressure washer is a power tool that sprays water at high pressures to clean large, sturdy surfaces such as buildings, farm equipment and roads. Pressure washers may be used more often during disaster clean-up when the risk of injury may be higher.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/pressurewashersafety.asp
Avian Influenza
Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus - Updated June 30
This fact sheet provides updated information about avian influenza (bird flu) and information about one type of bird flu, called avian influenza A (H5N1), that has caused infections in birds and in humans.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm
Questions and Answers About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus - Updated June 30
Provides updated information for you and your patients.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/qa.htm
Embargo of Birds from Specified Countries - Updated June 27
Hungary added to the list of countries (USDA – defined restricted zone only).
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/embargo.htm
Influenza
Prevention and Control of Influenza - MMWR Article - June 27
The 2006 recommendations include new and updated recommendations.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr55e628a1.htm
Natural Disasters
French, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese translations of "Clean Hands Save Lives: Emergency Situations" - PDF Files - June 30
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/handhygiene.asp
A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home - June 29
Information from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/moldguide.html
Mold Prevention Strategies and Possible Health Effects in the Aftermath of Hurricanes and Major Floods - MMWR Article - June 29
Extensive water damage after major hurricanes and floods increases the likelihood of mold contamination in buildings. This report provides information on how to limit exposure to mold and how to identify and prevent mold-related health effects.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5508a1.htm
Key Facts About Hurricane and Flood Recovery - Updated June 30
Information to protect your health and safety after a hurricane or flood.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/recovery.asp
Clinical Reminder: Preventing Vector-Borne Diseases
With the summer season in full swing and outdoor activities are common, please remember to discuss the use of insect repellents with your patients. This is also of concern in the areas of our country recently affected by flooding. Insect repellent can help prevent mosquito-borne diseases such as West Nile Virus and Eastern equine encephalitis as well as tick-borne diseases such as Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease.
For more information and resources to use as patient handouts, please visit the following web pages:
CDC Fight the Bite:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/prevention_info.htm
Division of Vector-Borne Infections Diseases (DVBID): http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/
Lyme Disease:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/lyme/index.htm
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/submenus/sub_rmsf.htm
Emergency Preparedness
Cooperative Agreement Guidance for Public Health Emergency Preparedness - Updated June 29
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/planning/coopagreement/
Letters From Wyeth Extending the License of Dryvax® Vaccine - June 30
Letters to CDC extending the license of Dryvax vaccine lots 4030013, 4018142, 4018143, 4018144, 4020077, 4020076, 4030020, 4020071, 4020072, 4020074, 4020075, 4030014.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/vaccination/wyethlicense.asp
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