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• There will be a delay in rolling out the new WVDESS system. Please check the WVDESS page (Click Here) for more information.
• Additional Information on H3N2 Variant (December 23, 2011)
• Resources for Mycoplasma pneumoniae Outbreaks
• CDC Basic Infection Control and Prevention Plan for Outpatient Oncology Settings (October 2011)  

Health Alerts And Advisories  

1. WV Health Advisory #58 - Novel Influenza H3N2 variant virus [(H3N2)v] in Mineral County, West Virginia (December 23, 2011)
   • Additional Information for WV HAN #58
2. WV Health Advisory #57 - Mycoplasma pneumoniae Outbreak in Gilmer County (November 14, 2011)
   • Resources for Mycoplasma pneumoniae Outbreaks
3. WV Health Advisory #56 - Get Smart about Antibiotics Week - November 14^th - 19^th (November 14, 2011)
4. WV Health Advisory #55 - Long-term Care Facilities and Influenza (November 10, 2011)
   • Guidelines for Suspected Influenza Outbreaks in Nursing Homes

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Whats New On DIDE's Website 

• Influenza Surveillance Data (January 9, 2012) Updated
• 2010 Arbovirus Surveillance Activity (November 7, 2010)
• West Virginia Healthcare Assoicated Infections Plan (March 11, 2011)
• Weekly Reportable Disease Update (January 9, 2012) Updated
• Rabies Updated Surveillance (December 20, 2011) Updated