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HPV and HPV Vaccine - Information for Healthcare Providers
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection
All about the virus from CDC website
Inert Ingredients Petition
The petition asks EPA to change its regulations regarding pesticide labeling. Currently, very few "inert" ingredients are identified on pesticide labels. The petition asks EPA to require label identification of all inert ingredients that EPA has identified as hazardous.
National Pesticide Medical Monitoring Program
Provides informational assistance for clinicians in the assessment of human exposure to pesticides.
National Pesticide Practice Skills Guidelines for Medical & Nursing Practice
This NEETF publication outlines the knowledge and skills that health professionals need to have about pesticides. This document is part of a national initiative aimed at ensuring that pesticides issues become integral elements of education and practice of primary care providers. English and Spanish
PAN Pesticide Data Base
One-stop location for current toxicity and regulatory information for pesticides. Easy access to reporting guidelines for each state.
CDC Reports on worldwide progress toward interrupting wild Polio transmission during 2005-06
Mumps-Multistate Update may 2006
Immunization Update, June 2006
FDA licenses new vaccine to reduce older American’s risk of shingles, May 26, 2006
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.
Recognition and Management of Pesticide Poisonings
This edition covers about 1,500 pesticide products in an easy-to-use format. Toxicology, signs and symptoms of poisoning, and treatment are covered in 19 chapters on major types of pesticides. It is edited by Dr. Routt Reigart and Dr. James Roberts, and is published by EPA's Office of Pesticide Programs. Both English and Spanish versions are available.
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.
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
