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Update Sent May 27, 2008
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Today's topics Include:
- COCA Conference Call TODAY: Recent developments in seasonal influenza epidemiology and prevention
- Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) Journal
- Seasonal Influenza
- Travelers' Health
COCA Conference Call TODAY:
Recent developments in seasonal influenza epidemiology and prevention
Title: Recent developments in seasonal influenza epidemiology and prevention
Speaker: CAPT Anthony Fiore, MD, MPH
Date: TODAY Tuesday May 27, 2008
Time: 1:00 PM ET - 2:00 PM ET
Please visit our website for the call-in information, objectives, and Continuing Education Credit information. The PowerPoint presentation will be posted by the date of the call: http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/coca/callinfo.asp.
Emerging Infectious Disease (EID) Journal
The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) journal provides recognition of new and re-emerging infections and understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. It also represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. See the June 2008 issue of the EID journal at the following link: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/index.htm.
Seasonal Influenza
Weekly Report: Influenza Summary Update - May 23
During week 20 (May 11 – 17, 2008), influenza activity continued to decrease in the United States Twenty-one (1.9%) specimens tested by U.S. World Health Organization (WHO) and National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) collaborating laboratories were positive for influenza. The proportion of deaths attributed to pneumonia and influenza has been above the epidemic threshold for 19 consecutive weeks. The proportion of outpatient visits for influenza-like illness (ILI) and acute respiratory illness (ARI) was below national and region-specific baseline levels. 23 states reported sporadic influenza activity; 26 states and the District of Columbia reported no influenza activity; and one state did not report.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/
Weekly US Map - May 23
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm
Travelers' Health
Temporary unavailability of rabies pre-exposure vaccination - CDC - May 20
Effective May 19th, 2008, IMOVAX Rabies (Rabies Vaccine) will temporarily only be available for post-exposure prophylaxis. Sanofi Pasteur will continue to supply their vaccine to health care providers, who in consultation with public health, are treating patients who have had documented rabies exposures. Pre-EP should be delayed until vaccine is available. It is expected that additional vaccine will be available again approximately in July 2008. Persons at increased risk for rabies exposure should take appropriate precautions to avoid rabies exposure Vaccine is available for PEP, and providers should consult with local/state public health department to ensure appropriate use of PEP General rabies awareness and prevention messages should be emphasized to avoid exposure (e.g., avoid wildlife contact, vaccinate pets/livestock, capture/observe/test exposing animal, etc.)
http://www.cdc.gov/RABIES/news/2008-05-20_PreEVax.html
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