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| May 5, 2008 | UPDATE: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About CDC Funding Opportunity Announcement TP-08-001 Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Centers: A Public Health Systems Approach (P01) |
| May 1, 2008 | Measles (January 1-April 25, 2008) Measles, a highly contagious acute viral disease, can result in serious complications and death. During January 1-April 25, 2008, a total of 64 confirmed measles cases were preliminarily reported to CDC, the most reported by this date for any year since 2001. |
| April 24, 2008 | Investigation of Outbreak of Infections Caused by Salmonella Agona
CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states across the United States and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Agona infections. |
| April 14, 2008 | CDC Health Advisory: Adverse Effects Associated with Consuming “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula CDC is working collaboratively with state health departments, the American Association of Poison Control Centers, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on reports of adverse health effects following consumption of the dietary supplement “Total Body Formula,” and “Total Body Mega Formula.” |
| April 10, 2008 | New Website for the CDC Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness & Emergency Response (COTPER) COTPER has a new website. Learn how COTPER helps the nation prepare for and respond to urgent public health threats by providing direction, coordination, and support for all of CDC’s terrorism preparedness and emergency response activities. |
| April 10, 2008 | New Website: Emergency Preparedness and Response: What CDC Is Doing This new site highlights CDC's preparedness and response efforts. Here you will be able to learn about current activities and any future activities as information becomes available. |
| March 28, 2008 | FDA News Release: FDA Warns Consumers about "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula" Recall of dietary supplements has sparked an interest in selenium — a naturally occurring trace mineral element found in rocks and soils. It is needed in small amounts for good health, but exposure to high levels can result in neurological effects, brittle hair, and deformed nails. |
| March 27, 2008 | Video: A New Era of Preparedness A video presentation of what CDC is doing to ensure you and your family are safer and healthier in these ever-changing times. |
| March 20, 2008 | FY07 PHEP Performance Measures Definitions and Guidance Version 1  |
| March 19, 2008 | Chemical Agents: Shipping Instructions for Samples Collected From People Potentially Exposed to Chemical Terrorism Agents (CSH Guidelines Version 03.08) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Shipping Instructions for Specimens Collected from People Who May Have Been Exposed to Chemical-Terrorism Agents" |
| March 19, 2008 | Chemical Agents: Flowchart: Chemical Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Blood (CT Blood Shipping Pictorial Version 03.08) This is a one-page document containing photographs, and related text, of the required steps necessary for packaging and shipping blood specimens to CDC. |
| March 19, 2008 | Chemical Agents: Flowchart: Chemical Terrorism Event Shipping Instructions - Urine (CT Urine Shipping Pictorial Version 03.08) This is a one-page document containing photographs, and related text, of the required steps necessary for packaging and shipping urine specimens to CDC. |
| March 19, 2008 | Chemical Agents: Chemical Terrorism Blood Specimen Collection and Shipping Manifest (81 KB/2 pages) |
| March 19, 2008 | Chemical Agents: Chemical Terrorism Urine Specimen Collection and Shipping Manifest (25 KB/2 pages) |
| March 4, 2008 | CDC’s Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response Releases Systems Research Funding Opportunity Announcement CDC invites accredited Schools of Public Health to submit grant applications for the development of Preparedness and Emergency Response Research Centers (PERRCs) that will investigate the structure, capabilities, and performance of public health systems for preparedness and emergency response activities. |
| March 3, 2008 | Ricin: Basic facts, questions and answers, info for health professionals Learn about the current situation in Las Vegas. Basic information about ricin toxin as well as information for health professionals. |
| February 29, 2008 | Ricin Health Advisory Ricin is made from the waste left over from processing castor beans, and can be extremely lethal. It has some potential medical uses, such as bone marrow transplants and cancer treatment (to kill cancer cells). |
| February 27, 2008 | UPDATE: CDC Emergency MedKit Evaluation Study Summary Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of the emergency MedKit evaluation study which was designed to evaluate a strategy that addresses the timeliness of distributing antibiotics to the general public as an effective measure against a release of anthrax. |
| February 26, 2008 | Frequently Asked Questions for the Pandemic Influenza Funding Announcement for Competitive Proposals Frequently Asked Questions for the Pandemic Influenza Funding Announcement for Competitive Proposals |
| February 20, 2008 | Public Health Preparedness: Mobilizing State by State The inaugural report on public health emergency preparedness released by CDC's Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response (COTPER) |
| February 20, 2008 | CDC Health Advisory Potential Health Effects Associated with Hydrazine and Satellite Reentry |
| February 20, 2008 | Learn more about hydrazine, the rocket fuel found on the satellite that was destroyed February 20. Hydrazines are clear, colorless liquids with an ammonia-like odor. Most hydrazines are manufactured for use as rocket propellants and fuels, boiler water treatments, chemical reactants, medicines, and in cancer research. Hydrazines are highly reactive and easily catch fire. |
| February 14, 2008 | Preliminary Findings on Air Quality in FEMA-supplied Mobile Homes and Trailers CDC and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) released preliminary results from recent testing that found higher than typical indoor exposure levels of formaldehyde in travel trailers and mobile homes used as emergency housing in the Gulf Coast Region. |
| February 12, 2008 | Pandemic Influenza Funding Announcement for Competitive Proposals TP08-802 (Budget Year 08) (120 KB/37 pages) |
| February 07, 2008 | The "Recommendations for postexposure interventions to prevent HBV, HCV, or HIV infections and tetanus for persons wounded during bombings and similar mass casualty events in the United States, 2007. Recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)", a DRAFT document, distributed solely for the purpose of pre-dissemination peer review under applicable information quality guidelines, which does not represent and should not be construed to represent any CDC determination or policy, is now available for public review and comment. |
| February 07, 2008 | New: Notice from CDC to vaccine holders to destroy Dryvax vaccine Form for reporting destruction of Dryvax to CDC Drug Services. |
| February 07, 2008 | New: Letter showing Yet's intent to withdraw the license for Dryvax vaccine |
| January 31, 2008 | NEW: CDC Emergency MedKit Evaluation Study Summary Fact Sheet This fact sheet provides an overview of the emergency MedKit evaluation study which was designed to evaluate a strategy that addresses the timeliness of distributing antibiotics to the general public as an effective measure against a release of anthrax. |
| January 28, 2008 | NEW: Report From the Institute of Medicine Research Priorities in Emergency Preparedness and Response for Public Health Systems |
| January 4, 2008 | NEW: MDR Tuberculosis (December 2007) CDC is currently working on an investigation involving an international traveler to the U.S. recently diagnosed with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR TB). |
| December 19, 2007 | NEW: Audio Added for Disaster Surveillance COCA Call for Dec. 18. Presented by Amy Funk Wolkin, MSPH & LCDR Rebecca S. Noe, MPH, MN |
| December 14, 2007 | NEW: "Preventing Hypothermia and Frostbite" Podcast Protect yourself against hypothermia and frostbite during cold weather… |
| December 14, 2007 | NEW: "Recognizing Frostbite" Podcast Protect yourself from frostbite. When outdoors, wear warm clothing, such as hats, gloves and jackets… |
| December 14, 2007 | NEW: "Recognizing Hypothermia" Podcast Hypothermia is a serious medical condition that strikes during very cold weather or when people are chilled from rain, sweat, or cold water… |
| December 11, 2007 | NEW: Public Service Announcement: "Preventing Hypothermia and Frostbite" Protect yourself against hypothermia and frostbite during cold weather… |
| December 11, 2007 | NEW: Public Service Announcement: "Recognizing Frostbite" Protect yourself from frostbite. When outdoors, wear warm clothing, such as hats, gloves and jackets… |
| December 11, 2007 | NEW: Public Service Announcement: "Recognizing Hypothermia" Hypothermia is a serious medical condition that strikes during very cold weather or when people are chilled from rain, sweat, or cold water… |
| November 30, 2007 | NEW: Coping With Depression and Thoughts of Suicide After a Disaster Podcast After a natural disaster, it is normal to feel sad, mad, or guilty—you may have lost a great deal. |
| November 27, 2007 | NEW: Preventing Mold After a Disaster When rain or flood waters get into your building, take steps to prevent mold growth. |
| November 16, 2007 | NEW: Preventing Chain Saw Injuries After a Disaster If you must use a chain saw, follow the instructions to be safe. Wear a hard hat, safety glasses, ear plugs, thick work gloves, chaps, and boots. |
| November 16, 2007 | NEW: Emergency Wound Care After a Disaster Apply first aid to treat cuts and scrapes and prevent infection. To care for a bleeding cut, put pressure on it until the bleeding has stopped. |
| November 9, 2007 | NEW: Keeping Children Safe From Drowning in Flooded Areas Podcast As the cleanup process begins after a natural disaster, there may be areas of flooding. Constantly watch your children to prevent playing in or around water. |
| November 9, 2007 | NEW: What to Do If Your Appliances Are Wet After a Disaster Podcast If your home was flooded, look for signs that your appliances have gotten wet and throw them away to protect from shock or fire. |
| November 5, 2007 | NEW: Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage Podcast Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. |
| November 1, 2007 | NEW: Your Emotional & Physical Well-Being After a disaster, such as a wildfire, you may feel sad, mad, guilty, or numb. You may have trouble sleeping, be constantly on the lookout for danger, or be jumpy, irritable, or angry. |
| November 1, 2007 | NEW: When Wildfire Threatens Podcast More and more people are making their homes in woodland settings – in or near forests, rural areas, or remote mountain sites - areas in which wildfires are more likely to occur. Wildfires often begin unnoticed. |
| October 27, 2007 | NEW: Chinese Translation of Wildfire PSA - "Wildfires and At-Risk Populations" |
| October 27, 2007 | NEW: Vietnameses Translation of Wildfire PSA - "Wildfires and At-Risk Populations" |
| October 27, 2007 | NEW: Chinese Translation of Wildfire PSA - "General Information about Wildfires" |
| October 27, 2007 | NEW: Vietnameses Translation of Wildfire PSA - "General Information about Wildfires" |
| October 26, 2007 | NEW: Spanish Translation of "Coping With a Disaster or Traumatic Event Trauma and Disaster Mental Health Resources" The effects of a disaster, terrorist attack, or other public health emergency can be long-lasting, and the resulting trauma can reverberate even with those not directly affected by the disaster. |
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| October 26, 2007 | NEW: Driving Through Water After a Disaster Podcast After a storm, many roads may be flooded. Avoid driving through these areas, especially when the water is moving fast. |
| October 26, 2007 | NEW: Spanish Translation of "Wildfire PSAs and Podcasts" |
| October 26, 2007 | NEW: Staying Safe Around Buildings Damaged After a Disaster Podcast After a hurricane, stay away from damaged buildings until building inspectors say it’s safe to enter. |
| October 25, 2007 | NEW: Wildfire PSAs and Podcasts |
| October 19, 2007 | NEW: Electrical Safety During a Hurricane Podcast Power outages and flooding can cause electrical hazards. Never touch a downed power line or anything in contact with one. |
| October 19, 2007 | NEW: Proper Use of Candles During a Power Outage Podcast Home fires are a threat after a natural disaster and fire trucks may have trouble getting to your home. If the power is out, use flashlights or other battery-powered lights if possible, instead of candles. |
| October 16, 2007 | UPDATE: Blast Injuries: Essential Facts |
| October 12, 2007 | NEW: Avoiding Carbon Monoxide Poisoning During a Power Outage Podcast |
| October 12, 2007 | NEW: Staying Safe in Your Home During a Hurricane Podcast If you stay in your home through a hurricane, there are things you can do to protect yourself and your family. |
| October 10, 2007 | NEW: Evacuating the Area of a Hurricane If a hurricane warning is issued for your area, or authorities tell you to evacuate, take only essential items. If you have time, turn off gas, electricity, and water and disconnect appliances. |
| October 10, 2007 | NEW: Preparing for a Hurricane: Prescription Medications What you should do to protect yourself and your family from a hurricane. As you evacuate, remember to take your prescription medicines with you. |
| September 12, 2007 | NEW: Population Monitoring in Radiation Emergencies: A Guide for State and Local Public Health Planners |
| September 2, 2007 | NEW: Emergency Preparedness & You Would you be ready if there were an emergency? Be prepared: assemble an emergency supply kit, make your emergency plans, stay informed, and be involved in helping your family, your business, and your community to be ready. |
| August 17, 2007 | NEW Videos: American Sign Language (ASL) versions of Hurricane Public Service Announcements (PSAs) |
| August 2, 2007 | UPDATE: Recent Outbreaks and Incidents This page provides information on selected public health emergency topics of recent public interest. For the latest news related to emergency preparedness and response, see the News page on this site. |
| July 5, 2007 | NEW: Clinician Outreach & Communication Training/Education Opportunities |
| July 5, 2007 | UPDATE: Multistate Outbreak of Salmonella Wandsworth Infections |
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