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FDA licenses new vaccine to reduce older American’s risk of shingles, May 26, 2006
National Pesticide Medical Monitoring Program
Provides informational assistance for clinicians in the assessment of human exposure to pesticides.
CDC posts updated provisional ACIP recommendations for adults and children, March 13, 2006
PATH'S Rotavirus vaccine program newsletters and other resources
New: Two more excellent thimerosal resources from Dr. Paul
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.
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.
CDC Health Alert. CDC recommends against the use of Amantadine and Rimandatine for the Treatment or Prophylaxis of Influenza in the US during the 2005–06 Influenza Season. January 17, 2006.
AAFP publishes a Pandemic Influenza vaccine prioritization guide for providers. January 17, 2006.
USA - Mexico Border Health
Providing assistance on health information and finding resources for the U.S. - Mexico Border Region
NYCAMH Farm Safety Posters
Photo-novela style posters in English, Spanish and Creole on farm safety. Heat/Sun Safety, Poison Ivy, Safe Lifting/Carrying
FDA approves New Rotavirus Vaccine, February 9, 2006
FDA approves New Lab test for detecting Avian Influenza in Humans
Medical Management of Tuberculosis: An Online Presentation
Online audio-based course. 30-minute lecture, by Dr. Karen Smith, covers general principles of TB treatment, drugs used to cure TB, alternative regimens, monitoring, and potential adverse reactions to therapy. Approved for 0.5 CEU contact hrs (Category 1 CME/Nursing CE) credit.
Recruitment and Retention Self Assessment Tool
The Health Center Recruitment and Retention Effectiveness Review (RRER) instrument is designed to support on-going recruitment and retention of qualified clinical staff at health centers.
Second part report on pandemic influenza preparations. January 2006 issue of the CDC journal Emerging Infectious Diseases( EID).
Avian Flu Information - Delaware Department of Agriculture
Avian Influenza Fact Sheet - University of California, Davis
Pesticide Exposure and Treatment Education for Healthcare Providers
This course is for clinicians and outreach workers and is produced by The Casa y Campo Project at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in partnership with the Department of Family and Community Medicine and Northwest AHEC. Please contact Thomas Arcury -tarcury@wfubmc.edu to order a cd.
