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Multi-state Mumps Outbreak (April 14, 2006)
The state of Iowa has been experiencing a large outbreak of mumps that began in December 2005 (1). The majority of cases are occurring among persons 18-25 years of age, many of whom are vaccinated. Additional cases of mumps, possibly linked to the Iowa outbreak, are also under investigation in eight neighboring states, including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin.
CDC Reports on worldwide progress toward interrupting wild Polio transmission during 2005-06
Second part report on pandemic influenza preparations. January 2006 issue of the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases( EID).
New checklist helps faith-based and Community Organizations prepare for an Influenza Pandemic. January 12, 2006.
HHS Secretary Mike Leavitt today announced this tool that provides guidance for religious organizations, social service agencies that are faith-based and community organizations to plan for the impact of a pandemic on their organization and mission."The collaboration of faith-based and community organizations with public health agencies will be important in protecting the public if and when a pandemic occurs," Secretary Leavitt said. "These organizations provide vital support services and can help build awareness of the pandemic influenza threat.
AAFP publishes a Pandemic Influenza vaccine prioritization guide for providers. January 17, 2006.
Farmworker Pesticide Project
Works with farmworkers and their families to reduce and eliminate their exposures to pesticides.
Link
http://www.fwpp.org/
Eye Injury Fotonovelas
Rural Women's Health Project designed this series of fotonovelas as a reinforcement of eye care safety, including injury prevention and emergency treatment health messages.
My Pyramid SPA/ENG
One size doesn't fit all. MyPyramid Plan can help you choose the foods and amounts that are right for you. For a quick estimate of what and how much you need to eat..Available in Spanish and English.
Avian Influenza Information - World Health Organization (WHO)
World wide information, updates, human cases, links, etc.
Avian Influenza Information - Health Canada
Provides information on the transmission of the disease to mammalian pets and pet birds, etc.
Avian Flu Information - Delaware Department of Agriculture
Avian Influenza Fact Sheet - University of California, Davis
Avian Influenza in Poultry, University of Florida
Information of the disease in poultry.
Avian Influenza in Humans
Urgent Need to eliminate the Animal Reservoir - Science Daily:
Information on the disease in humans and reservoir of the disease.
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Information on disease in poultry, potential threat to humans, biosecurity measures, etc.
