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Want to know what CDC’s doing to control the current US fungal meningitis outbreak? Read our latest CDC Works for You 24/7 blog post to learn about the current situation, better understand fungal meningitis and, importantly, find out what’s CDC’s doing to save lives and protect people from this health threat.
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CDC continues the investigation of fungal infections, including fungal meningitis, in patients who received contaminated steroid medication.
http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/meningitis.html- Many people have questions about the current meningitis outbreak. To find out who’s at risk, what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you think you might have received the contaminated medicine, visit CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions for the outbreak.
http://www.cdc.gov/hai/outbreaks/patients/faq-meningitis-outbreak-patients.html - Many people have questions about the current meningitis outbreak. To find out who’s at risk, what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you think you might have received the contaminated medicine, visit CDC’s Frequently Asked Questions for the outbreak.
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Securing Your Home During A Hurricane
Make plans in advance to secure your home. Protect your windows by installing hurricane shutters or board up windows with plywood. http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/evacuate.aspCDC Emergency Preparedness and Response shared a link via HootSuite.
CDC is Actively Investigating Non-contagious Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is coordinating a multi-state investigation of fungal meningitis among patients who received epidural steroid inj...ections.See More
Patients who have had an epidural steroid injection since July 2012, and have any of the following symptoms, should talk to their doctor as soon as possible.
• Worsening headache
• Fever
• Sensitivity to light
• Stiff neck
• New weakness or numbness in any part of your body
• Slurred speech
Fungal meningitis isn’t contagious. Learn more about the disease and which states are affected.
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Inventory Your First Aid Kit
Have you used any 1st Aid supplies this hurricane season? Make sure you have essential first aid items such as bandages, antibiotic ointment, scissors, etc. Don’t forget to check expiration dates too!
http://emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/kit/disasters/- Check out our latest blog post from Dr. Robert Block of American Academy of Pediatrics who highlights the need to consider children when preparing for disasters: http://blogs.cdc.gov/publichealthmatters/2012/09/a-spotlight-on-children/
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Public Health Laboratories Prepare and Respond to Public Health Emergencies 24/7
Did you know that public health laboratories are on the front lines of disease detection? They help diagnose anthrax, SARS, foodborne disease outbreaks, new ...flu viruses, and more. Early detection is just one way the Laboratory Response Network, a group of 160 domestic and international laboratories, works together during public health emergencies. Read the latest blog post on Public Health Matters to learn more about how laboratories protect your health everyday.See More
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Emergency Food Supplies
Some kinds of foods are better than others for emergency food supplies. Learn more about what to put in YOUR emergency food supply.
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