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H1N1 INFLUENZA EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

June 29, 2009

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Novel H1N1 Influenza

Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update - CDC - June 25
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/update.htm

Novel H1N1 Influenza: Resources for Clinicians - CDC
This page is designed to give clinicians access to the latest guidelines and information on the evolving novel H1N1 influenza investigation.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/clinicians/Seasonal Influenza

Seasonal Influenza Weekly Report: Influenza Summary Update - CDC - June 26
During week 24 (June 14-20, 2009), influenza activity decreased in the United States, however, there were still higher levels of influenza-like illness than is normal for this time of year.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/

Weekly US Map - CDC - June 25
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/usmap.htm

HHS Announces Advanced Development Contract for New Way to Make Flu Vaccine - HHS News - June 23
HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced today that the department will pursue advanced development of new way to make influenza vaccine. The work will be done by Protein Sciences Corporation, Inc., of Meriden, Conn.
http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2009pres/06/20090623c.htmlInfectious Disease  

The Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) journal provides recognition of new and re-emerging infections and understanding of factors involved in disease emergence, prevention, and elimination. It also represents the scientific communications component of CDC's efforts against the threat of emerging infections. See the July 2009 issue of the EID journal at the following link:
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/EID/index.htm

Who Cares about Mosquito Bites? We Do - CDC - June 22
It can be scary to think about it (so often we don't), but a single mosquito bite can give you West Nile virus. And sure, many of the people who get bitten by an infected mosquito won't get sick. They are lucky.
http://www.cdc.gov/Features/WestNileVirus/New Immunization Guidance

Updated Recommendations for Use of Haemophilus influenzae Type b (Hib) Vaccine: Reinstatement of the Booster Dose at Ages 12-15 Months - CDC/MMWR - June 26
Effective immediately, CDC, in consultation with ACIP, AAFP, and AAP, is recommending reinstatement of the booster dose of Hib vaccine for children aged 12--15 months who have completed the primary 3-dose series.
http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5824a5.htm

ACIP votes to recommend reduced rabies vaccination series - CDC - June 24
At the June 24, 2009 Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meeting, the rabies working group presented evidence in support of a recommendation to reduce the number of vaccine doses in the human rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) series from 5 to 4 doses. After much discussion, ACIP voted in favor of accepting the recommendation.
http://www.cdc.gov/rabies/news/2009-06-24_ACIPvote.htmlFood Recall

Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Eating Raw Refrigerated, Prepackaged Cookie Dough - CDC - June 25
As of Thursday, June 25, 2009, 69 persons infected with a strain of E. coli O157:H7 with a particular DNA fingerprint have been reported from 29 states.
http://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2009/0625.html

Colorado Firm Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible E. coli O157:H7 Contamination - USDA - June 28
JBS Swift Beef Company, a Greeley, Colo., establishment is voluntarily expanding its June 24 recall to include approximately 380,000 pounds of assorted beef primal products that may be contaminated with E. coli O157:H7, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_034_2009_Expanded/index.asp
 Food & Drug Safety

Independence Day: Drills for the Grill - FSIS - June 29
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service is providing food safety recommendations for outdoor cooking celebrations that typically mark the holiday weekend.
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/NR_062909_01/index.asp

Eating Outdoors, Handling Food Safely - FDA - June 19
Picnic and barbecue season offers lots of opportunities for outdoor fun with family and friends. But these warm weather events also present opportunities for foodborne bacteria to thrive. As food heats up in summer temperatures, bacteria multiply rapidly.
http://www.fda.gov/Food/ResourcesForYou/Consumers/ucm109899.htm
 
U.S. Marshals Seize Drug Products Manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. FDA acts to prevent repeated drug quality problems - FDA - June 25
U.S. Marshals, at the request of the Food and Drug Administration, today seized drug products manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. (Caraco), at the company’s Michigan facilities in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Wixom. The seizure also includes ingredients held at these same facilities.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm169093.htm
 

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