Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv:
Update Sent September 10, 2004
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.
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UPDATES TO INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance
during the period of September 3 – September 10, 2004, or reflect this week’s
current events. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues,
please call our toll-free Clinician Information Line at 877-554-4625
or write to us at coca@cdc.gov.
HURRICANE READINESS AND RECOVERY
Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning After an Emergency
Included is information on:
- How to recognize carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning
- Important tips on how to avoid CO poisoning
Translation is now available in French: français
For English, Spanish, and Vietnamese:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/carbonmonoxide.asp
Hurricane Home Page
For those who may be in the path of Ivan:
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
Key Facts about Hurricane Recovery
Included is information on:
- Storing food safely
- Making sure water is safe
- Cleaning mold
- Preventing injuries
- Coping with stress
- Dealing with wild and domestic animals in a disaster
- Handwashing without water
- Preventing West Nile virus
Available in: English, Spanish, French, Vietnamese, Hmong, and Creol
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.asp
Included is information on physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral stress.
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/unp-trinstrs.html
Index of Printable Hurricane Materials
Hurricane materials suitable for printing in Adobe Acrobat (PDF) format. Documents are
available in several languages.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/printindex.asp
FLOODS
Water Quality
Includes water quality information for drinking, cooking, and personal hygiene,
as well as instructions for disinfecting wells.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/floods/water.asp
INFLUENZA
Flu Gallery
CDC announces the opening of the “2004-05 Flu Gallery”, where you can view and
download all of this season’s influenza education materials, including posters, flyers and
brochures from the web for the following audiences:
- Healthcare providers
- Seniors
- Pregnant women
- Parents of 6-23 month olds and other kids at high risk
- People 18 or older with high risk conditions
Most materials are in English and Spanish. You can print most on office printers, and
separate files can be taken to a professional (offset) printer.
ANTHRAX
Anthrax Q&A: Treatment
Updated: Treatment protocol for patients with inhalational and cutaneous anthrax.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/faq/treatment.asp
Anthrax Q&A: Preventive Therapy
Updated: Recommendations for prevention of inhalational anthrax.
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/anthrax/faq/preventive.as
WEST NILE VIRUS (WNV)
2004 WNV Activity in the United States
Provides updated information on West Nile virus activity in
the United States. One thousand three hundred and nine cases have
been reported to CDC this season as of September 7, 2004. Of the
1,309 cases, 461 were reported as West Nile meningitis or
encephalitis (neuroinvasive disease), 511 were reported as
West Nile fever (milder disease), and 337 were clinically
unspecified at this time. Thirty-five deaths have been reported.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&controlCaseCount04_detailed.htm
West Nile Virus Audio News Releases, September, 2004
Audio news releases for media outlet use:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/misc/anr082604/index.htm
What You Need to Know about Mosquito Repellent
This informative sheet is available in Chinese and Vietnamese (in addition to English,
Spanish, and Tagalog).
español | Tagalog | | Tiẽng Viêt
For English: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/mosquitorepellent.htm
Fact sheet: West Nile Virus What You Need to Know is now available in Russian
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/russian/pdf/wnv_factsheet.pdf
This information is also available in:
Português | Hmong|español | | français | Tagalog | Tiẽng Viêt|
For English: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/wnv_factsheet.htm
Fight the Bite: Avoid Mosquito Bites to Avoid Infection
This information is now available in Portuguese and Hmong.
Português | Hmong |español | | Tagalog | Tiẽng Viêt|
For English: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/prevention_info.htm
Maps of West Nile Virus Activity
Provides updated maps showing West Nile virus activity and
WNV viremic blood donor activity in the United States.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/surv&control.htm
RABIES
Health Alert Network (HAN)
European-wide Alert about Rabies in France
This official CDC Health Update addresses a European-wide search for people who may
have had recent contact with a rabid dog in southwestern France. CDC is providing
information about this situation in the event that state and local health departments receive
inquiries from persons who may have traveled recently in Europe.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/han/ArchiveSys/ViewMsgV.asp?AlertNum=00213
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