Past Updates from the Clinician Registry Listserv
Update Sent September 8, 2008
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.
The following updates were made to CDC information and guidance from Sept. 1 - 8. If you have any questions on these or other clinical issues, please write to us at coca@cdc.gov.
Today's topics Include:
- COCA Conference Call: Clostridium difficle
- Hurricane Preparedness and Response
- Seasonal Influenza
- Food Safety
COCA Conference Call: Clostridium difficile
COCA Conference Call: Changing Epidemiology and Prevention of C. difficile Infection
Date: Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Time: 1:00-2:00 PM ET
Speaker: Carolyn Gould, MD
Materials for this call will be posted to our website as they become available.
Hurricane Preparedness and Response
CDC Offers Checklist for People in Path of Upcoming Hurricanes - CDC Media Advisory - Sept. 5
This checklist includes information that may be useful before a storm, for people who choose to stay home during a storm, and after a storm.
http://www.cdc.gov/media/pressrel/2008/a080905.htm
Public Health Surveillance After a Disaster - CDCIndividuals completing these forms should submit them to the appropriate state or local public health authorities. State or local public health authorities should modify contact information on these forms as needed for reporting within their jurisdiction. CDC is interested in receiving completed forms after they have been submitted to or reviewed by state or local agencies. The information derived through these surveillance efforts will be invaluable for identifying events of public health concern among facilities and across states. It also will assist in directing interventions and other resources to areas of greatest need.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/surveillance/
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Clinical Education - CDC
CO is found in combustion fumes, such as those produced by small gasoline engines, stoves, generators, lanterns, and gas ranges, or by burning charcoal and wood. Clinical recognition of CO poisoning, whether recognized in the emergency room or the office, is key to understanding the burden of disease, removing both the index case and co-residents from danger, initiating treatment, and educating the public on avoidance behaviors.
http://www2a.cdc.gov/phtn/COPoisonPrev/default.asp
Animal Disposal Following an Emergency - CDC
This link includes frequently asked questions and other resources regarding removal of animal carcasses after a flood or other disaster.
http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/animaldisposal.asp
Seasonal Influenza
2008-2009 Flu Vaccines: Lot Release Status - FDA - Sept. 3
Flu vaccine lots that have been released by FDA and are available for distribution by the manufacturers. For information on flu vaccine distribution schedules, please contact the manufacturers directly.
http://www.fda.gov/cber/flu/flu2008.htm
Food Safety
Sprouters Northwest, Inc. Recalls Alfalfa Sprout Products Because of Possible
Health Concern - FDA - Sept. 5
Sprouters Northwest, Inc. of Kent, Washington is recalling its alfalfa sprout products (alfalfa sprouts, onion sprouts, and salad sprouts) because they may be linked to a recent outbreak of Salmonellosis in Oregon and Washington State. To date, 13 cases of Salmonella Typhimirium infection have been associated with the consumption of raw alfalfa sprouts.
http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/sprouters09_08.html
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