Influenza Season Surveillance Week 1 Dallas County Health and Human Services Ending 1/9/16
|
|
- Moris Franklin
- 7 years ago
- Views:
Transcription
1 nfluenza Season Surveillance Week 1 allas County ealth and uman Services Epidemiologic Summary nfluenza activity is starting to increase in allas County with 2.% of tests returning positive during week 1. Nationally, 3.% of specimens reported to CC were positive for influenza. aily numbers of emergency department visits for influenza-like illness in allas County are slightly above baseline and numbers of new influenza-associated hospitalizations remain low. n the United States, all circulating influenza viruses tested have been susceptible to the neuraminidase inhibitor antiviral medications, oseltamivir and zanamivir; however, rare sporadic instances of oseltamivir-resistant 29 1N1 and (3N2) viruses have been detected worldwide. No influenza-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the season in allas County. RSV activity remains high with 24.4% of tests from area surveillance sites testing positive. Table 1. nfluenza Surveillance Summary: allas County Providers, ospitals and Viral abs: September 27, 215 January 9, 216 Week Ending 12/5 12/12 12/19 12/26 1/2 1/9 9/27 CC Week Present nfluenza tests performed weekly 1,373 1,11 1,86 1,317 1,327 1,356 14,874 Total positive influenza tests Percent positive influenza tests Positive influenza tests Positive influenza B tests Non-differentiated influenza tests nfluenza hospitalizations Confirmed pediatric deaths 5 Confirmed adult deaths 6 Possible influenza-associated deaths 7 *ndicates preliminary results which are subject to change with late-arriving data from surveillance sites designated for CS seasonal influenza program; 1 ncludes positive rapid antigen, PCR, F, or culture results; 2 Further subtyping is performed only for specimens referred by institutions for PCR-testing; 3 Non-differentiated refers to rapid test results which did not differentiate between influenza and B; 4 Reflects all influenza-associated hospitalizations reported from hospitals located within allas County by week of positive test; 5 Confirmed influenza-associated deaths of allas County residents <18 years of age; 6 Confirmed influenza-associated deaths as defined by a positive laboratory test, compatible symptoms, and clear progression from illness to death, or determination by the County Medical Examiner s office (ME) of no alternate cause of death; 7 Possible influenza-associated deaths are defined as cases with laboratory-confirmed influenza, but pending final autopsy results for determination of primary cause of death. Table 2. nfluenza-associated Pediatric and dult eaths, allas County: Seasons Confirmed eaths Pediatric dult ata source(s): Reports of confirmed influenza-associated deaths, as defined above. Page 1 of 5
2 CS nfluenza Season Surveillance Week 1 Figure 1. Percent Positive nfluenza Tests by Week, allas County: Seasons 35 Percent Positive CC Week Note: For figure 1 and all subsequent trend overlays there is no week 53 for the influenza season, therefore week 53 data point for this season is an average of weeks 52 and 1. Figure 2. Syndromic Surveillance of Emergency epartment Visits for nfluenzalike llness (), allas County: September 1, 215 January 14, 216 Number of Reports Sep15 5Sep15 9Sep15 13Sep15 17Sep15 21Sep15 25Sep15 29Sep15 3ct15 7ct15 11ct15 15ct15 19ct15 23ct15 27ct15 31ct15 4Nov15 8Nov15 12Nov15 16Nov15 2Nov15 24Nov15 28Nov15 2ec15 6ec15 1ec15 14ec15 18ec15 22ec15 26ec15 3ec15 3Jan16 7Jan16 11Jan16 ata alert ata warning ata normal ata source: 18 emergency departments in allas County hospitals participating in the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE) voluntarily reporting the numbers of persons presenting with self-reported chief complaints of. Page 2 of 5
3 CS nfluenza Season Surveillance Week 1 Figure 3. ospitalized nfluenza Patients by Week of dmission, allas County: Season Compared with Season 2 CU dmissions ospitalizations 15 Number of Patients Season Season CC Week ata from 214 through the current reporting period reflect all patients from hospitals located within allas County with influenza as documented by any positive influenza test (rapid antigen, PCR, F, or culture). Table 3. nfluenza Typing and Subtyping from Cumulative allas County, Texas, and U.S. aboratory Surveillance ata: Season allas 1 (n=1) Texas 2 (n=365) U.S. 3 (n=1,237) nfluenza 5 (5.%) 177 (48.5%) 966 (78.1%) 1N1 29 subtype 3 (6.%) 9 (16.7%) 421 (46.7%) 3N2 subtype 2 (4.%) 15 (83.3%) 48 (53.3%) Not subtyped nfluenza B 5 (5.%) 188 (51.5%) 271 (21.9%) 1 CS RN laboratory PCR testing of designated allas County surveillance site isolates; 2 SS Texas nfluenza Surveillance nformation ctivity Report available at 3 CC FluView Weekly nfluenza Surveillance Report available at Table 4: Non-nfluenza Respiratory Virus Testing by North Texas aboratories Reported to NREVSS, Week 1 Virus Number of aboratories Reporting Tests Performed Total Positive Tests Percentage of Tests Positive denovirus (respiratory) % MPV % Parainfluenza virus % Rhinovirus/enterovirus % RSV % ata source: National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) Page 3 of 5
4 CS nfluenza Season Surveillance Week 1 Figure 4. Percentage of Student bsences by Week, allas County: and Percentage of Student bsences ue to Reported 7.% 6.% 5.% 4.% 3.% 2.% 1.%.% CC Week ata source: Voluntary reporting from ndependent School istricts representing over 51 elementary, middle, and secondary schools and over 42, students in allas County Figure 5. Percentage of Student bsences ue to by Week, allas County: and % Percentage of Student bsences ue to Reported.5%.4%.3%.2%.1%.% CC Week ata source: Voluntary reporting from ndependent School istricts representing over 51 elementary, middle, and secondary schools and over 42, students in allas County Page 4 of 5
5 CS nfluenza Season Surveillance Week 1 Figure 6. Number and Percent Positive RSV Rapid ntigen and PCR Tests by Week, NREVSS Surveillance ata, North Texas: ugust 1, 214 January 9, Number of Positive RSV Tests # Positive # Positive % Positive % Positive Percent Positive RSV Tests CC Week ata source: National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) Table 5. Number and Percent Positive RSV Rapid ntigen and PCR Tests by Week, NREVSS Surveillance ata, North Texas: ugust 16, 215 January 9, 216 Week Ending 11/28 12/5 12/12 12/19 12/26 1/2 1/9 8/16 CC Week * Present RSV tests performed weekly ,286 Total positive RSV tests Percent positive RSV tests *ndicates preliminary results which are subject to change as adjustments are made for late-arriving data. ata source: National Respiratory and Enteric Virus Surveillance System (NREVSS) Please report any of the following patients to CS within 1 working day: ospitalized patients with influenza (any subtype). Confirmation can be by any laboratory test, rapid antigen, culture, PCR, F/F, or performed in an outpatient or inpatient laboratory. eaths of persons with confirmed influenza (any subtype). We are requesting all pediatric influenza-associated deaths to be reported immediately to facilitate specimen procurement and testing. Suspected influenza infections involving institutional outbreaks or a resident of any ong Term Care facility (please report immediately). Phone: (214) influenza@dallascounty.org Page 5 of 5
Influenza Surveillance Weekly Report CDC MMWR Week 16: Apr 17 to 23, 2016
Office of Surveillance & Public Health Preparedness Program of Public Health Informatics Influenza Surveillance Weekly Report CDC MMWR Week 16: Apr 17 to 23, 2016 Influenza Activity by County, State, and
More informationIllinois Influenza Surveillance Report
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Illinois Influenza Surveillance Report Week 8: Week Ending Saturday, February 25, 2012 Division of Infectious Diseases Immunizations Section 3/5/2012 1 Please note
More informationOhio Department of Health Seasonal Influenza Activity Summary MMWR Week 10 March 6 th, March 12 th, 2016
Ohio Department of Health Seasonal Influenza Activity Summary MMWR Week 10 March 6 th, March 12 th, 2016 Current Influenza Activity: Current Ohio Activity Level (Geographic Spread) - Widespread Definition:
More informationNational and Regional Summary of Select Surveillance Components
HHS Surveillance Regions* 15-1 Influenza Season ending January 3, 1 All data are preliminary and may change as more reports are received. Synopsis: During week (January -3, 1), influenza activity increased
More informationWHO Regional Office for Europe update on avian influenza A (H7N9) virus
WHO Regional Office for Europe update on avian influenza A (H7N9) virus Situation update 2: 30 April 2013 Address requests about publications of the WHO Regional Office for Europe to: Publications WHO
More informationEnhancing Respiratory Infection Surveillance on the Arizona-Sonora Border BIDS Program Sentinel Surveillance Data
Enhancing Respiratory Infection Surveillance on the Arizona-Sonora Border BIDS Program Sentinel Surveillance Data Catherine Golenko, MPH, Arizona Department of Health Services *Arizona border population:
More informationSwine Influenza Special Edition Newsletter
Swine Influenza Newsletter surrounding swine flu, so that you ll have the right facts to make smart decisions for yourself and your family. While the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for
More informationPlanning for an Influenza Pandemic
Overview It is unlikely that a new pandemic influenza strain will first emerge within Elgin County. The World Health Organization (WHO) uses a series of six phases, as outlined below, of pandemic alert
More informationMartin Ensureck: Dr Fukuda:
1 Transcript of virtual press conference with Dr Keiji Fukuda, Assistant Director-General ad Interim for Health Security and Environment, World Health Organization 7 July 2009 Dick Thompson: Welcome to
More informationIllinois Long Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities
TO: FROM: RE: Illinois Long Term Care Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities Richard Dees, Chief, Bureau of Long Term Care Karen McMahon, Immunization Section Chief Craig Conover, MD, Medical Director,
More informationAssessment of the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic on Selected Countries in the Southern Hemisphere: Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and
Assessment of the 2009 Influenza A (H1N1) Pandemic on Selected Countries in the Southern Hemisphere: Argentina, Australia, Chile, New Zealand and Uruguay Developed by the Department of Health and Human
More informationhttp://www.who.int/csr/disease/avian_influenza/phase/en 4 http://new.paho.org/hq/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1283&itemid=569
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations International Food Safety Authorities Network (INFOSAN) (Update) 30 April 2009 INFOSAN Information Note No. 2/2009 Human-animal interface aspects
More informationNorth Texas School Health Surveillance: First-Year Progress and Next Steps
Dean Lampman, MBA, Regional Surveillance Coordinator, Southwest Center for Advanced Public Health Practice* (Fort Worth, TX), dflampman@tarrantcounty.com Tabatha Powell, MPH, Doctoral student, University
More informationRecommendations for the Prevention and Control of Influenza in Nursing Homes Virginia Department of Health
Recommendations for the Prevention and Control of Influenza in Nursing Homes Virginia Department of Health Settings such as nursing homes that house persons at high risk for influenza-related complications
More informationWHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses
WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses 20 August 2009 Table of contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... i Other recommendations...iii 1. INTRODUCTION...
More informationChapter 5. INFECTION CONTROL IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING
Chapter 5. INFECTION CONTROL IN THE HEALTHCARE SETTING INTRODUCTION This chapter addresses infection control measures and practices in the healthcare setting and provides guidance to healthcare facilities
More informationInfluenza Surveillance in Thailand 2012
Influenza Surveillance in Thailand 2012 Thitipong Yingyong Bureau of Epidemiology, Thai-DDC 6 th NIC&Flu Surveillance Meeting, Vietnam May 29 th,2012 Influenza surveillance system R506 > Influenza, Pneumonia
More informationPREPARING FOR A PANDEMIC. Lessons from the Past Plans for the Present and Future
PREPARING FOR A PANDEMIC Lessons from the Past Plans for the Present and Future Pandemics Are Inevitable TM And their impact can be devastating 1918 Spanish Flu 20-100 million deaths worldwide 600,000
More informationPandemic Risk Assessment
Research Note Pandemic Risk Assessment By: Katherine Hagan Copyright 2013, ASA Institute for Risk & Innovation Keywords: pandemic, Influenza A, novel virus, emergency response, monitoring, risk mitigation
More informationPandemic Influenza Response Plan. Licking County Health Department 675 Price Road Newark, OH 43055
Pandemic Influenza Response Plan Licking County Health Department 675 Price Road Newark, OH 43055 I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Licking County Health Department Pandemic Influenza Response describes the policies
More informationKANSAS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN Version 2.2.4 January 2015
KANSAS PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN Version 2.2.4 January 2015 Kansas Response Plan Biological Incident Annex Attachment 1 Table of Contents Introduction... 4 Situation... 4 Influenza
More informationICD-9 487; ICD-10 J09, J10, J11 I. SEASONAL INFLUENZA ICD-9 487; ICD-10 J10, J11
when the child ingests fleas that, in their larval stage, have eaten eggs from proglottids. In 3 4 weeks the tapeworm becomes mature. Infection is prevented by keeping dogs and cats free of fleas and worms;
More informationGlaxoSmithKline Pandemic Influenza Portfolio
GlaxoSmithKline Pandemic Influenza Portfolio Schladminger Gesundheitsgespräche 06. June 2009 Responding to the Pandemic Influenza Threat - WHO Recommended Strategic Actions Non-pharmacological measures
More informationBoard of Health Meeting Minutes February 16, 2016
Board Members & Liaisons Present: Constance Young, EdD, RN, Chairperson Joan M. Costello, BSN, RN, Vice Chairperson Atty. Christine M. Gonillo, Secretary Joan Cagginello, MS, RN Ernest Judson Ellen Beatty,
More informationWHO checklist for influenza pandemic preparedness planning
WHO/CDS/CSR/GIP/2005.4 EPIDEMIC ALERT & RESPONSE WHO checklist for influenza pandemic preparedness planning Department of Communicable Disease Surveillance and Response Global Influenza Programme World
More informationWEEKLY INFECTIOUS DISEASE BULLETIN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 13 29 Mar - 4 Apr 2015
WEEKLY INFECTIOUS DISEASE BULLETIN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL WEEK 9 Mar - Apr VOL. NO. http://www.moh.gov.sg/content/moh_web/home/statistics/infectiousdiseasesstatis tics/weekly_infectiousdiseasesbulletin.html Published
More informationPublic Health Measures
Annex M Public Health Measures Date of Latest Version: October 2006 Note: This is a new annex being released with the 2006 version of the Canadian Pandemic Influenza Plan. Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction.................................................................
More informationGlobal Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN) Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
Global Influenza Surveillance Network (GISN) Activities in the Eastern Mediterranean Region Dr Hassan El Bushra Regional Adviser, Emerging Diseases, Communicable Diseases Surveillance, Forecasting and
More informationAV1300 STAFF INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION AND EXCLUSION POLICY
AV1300 STAFF INFLUENZA IMMUNIZATION AND EXCLUSION POLICY 1.0 PURPOSE To help ensure that those at greatest risk of complications and death from influenza are optimally protected through the appropriate
More informationYale New Haven Health System Center for Healthcare Solutions
Table of Contents Education and Training Yale New Haven Health System Center for Healthcare Solutions 2009-2010 Fall/Winter Course Guide TOPICS center@ynhh.org www.yalenewhavenhealth.org/healthcaresolutions
More informationCDC Influenza Epidemiology and Surveillance
CDC Influenza Epidemiology and Surveillance Matthew Biggerstaff, MPH Epidemiologist Epidemiologic Research and Support Team (proposed) Epidemiology and Prevention Branch Influenza Division, NCIRD, CDC
More informationMINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE INFLUENZA PANDEMIC READINESS AND RESPONSE PLAN DRAFT UPDATED JULY 05
MINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE INFLUENZA PANDEMIC READINESS AND RESPONSE PLAN DRAFT UPDATED JULY 05 CONTENTS INFLUENZA PANDEMIC READINESS AND RESPONSE PLAN Scope... 1 Introduction... 1 Clinical Features...
More informationOnline Communicable Disease Reporting Handbook For Schools, Child-care Centers & Camps
Online Communicable Disease Reporting Handbook For Schools, Child-care Centers & Camps More Information On Our Website https://www.accesskent.com/health/commdisease/school_daycare.htm Kent County Health
More informationAdapted from a presentation by Sharon Canclini, R.N., MS, FCN Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Texas Christian University
Adapted from a presentation by Sharon Canclini, R.N., MS, FCN Harris College of Nursing and Health Sciences Texas Christian University What is a Pandemic? A pandemic is basically a global epidemic an epidemic
More informationwww.osha.gov Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
www.osha.gov Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers OSHA 3328-05 2007 Employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace
More informationZika Virus. Fred A. Lopez, MD, MACP Richard Vial Professor Department of Medicine Section of Infectious Diseases
Zika Virus Fred A. Lopez, MD, MACP Richard Vial Professor Department of Medicine Section of Infectious Diseases What is the incubation period for Zika virus infection? Unknown but likely to be several
More informationECDC SURVEILLANCE REPORT
ECDC SURVEILLANCE REPORT Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Weekly report: Individual case reports EU/EEA countries 31 July 2009 Summary The pandemic A(H1N1) 2009 is still spreading despite the fact that the regular
More informationWHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic Influenza A(H1N1) 2009 and other Influenza Viruses Revised February 2010
WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic Influenza A(H1N1) 2009 and other Influenza Viruses Revised February 2010 Part I Recommendations Contents CONTENTS... 2 SUMMARY... 3 1. INTRODUCTION...
More informationEbola Virus Disease Preparedness in Saskatchewan. Pacific Northwest Border Health Alliance Annual Workshop April 30, 2015
Ebola Virus Disease Preparedness in Saskatchewan Pacific Northwest Border Health Alliance Annual Workshop April 30, 2015 Select Milestones Mar 23, 2014 Jul 28, 2014 Jul 29, 2014 Jul 31, 2014 Aug 6, 2014
More informationEHR Surveillance for Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza in Primary Care Settings
EHR Surveillance for Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza in Primary Care Settings Jonathan L. Temte, MD/PhD Chuck Illingworth University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Department of Family
More informationInfluenza Pandemic Planning Considerations in On Reserve First Nations Communities
Annex B Influenza Pandemic Planning Considerations in On Reserve First Nations Communities Date of latest version: June 2009 Summary of significant changes: The format of the annex has changed to reflect
More informationStandard IC.02.04.01 Influenza Vaccination for Licensed Independent Practitioners and Staff For CAH, HAP, and LTC Accreditation Programs
Influenza Vaccination for Licensed Independent Practitioners and Staff For CAH, HAP, and LTC Accreditation Programs Kelly Podgorny DNP, CPHQ, RN, Project Director Robert Wise MD, Medical Advisor Linda
More informationMajor Public Health Threat
GAO United States General Accounting Office Testimony Before the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives For Release on Delivery Expected at 10:00 a.m. EST Thursday, February 12, 2004
More informationAlgorithm for detecting Zika virus (ZIKV) 1
Algorithm for detecting Zika virus (ZIKV) 1 This algorithm is addressed to laboratories with established capacity (molecular, antigenic and/or serological) to detect dengue (DENV), Zika (ZIKV) 2, and chikungunya
More informationECDC INTERIM GUIDANCE
ECDC INTERIM GUIDANCE Interim ECDC public health guidance on case and contact management for the new influenza A(H1N1) virus infection Version 3, 19 May 2009 ECDC intends to produce a series of interim
More informationCommunity Health Administration
Community Health Administration 300 North San Antonio Road Santa Barbara, CA 93110-1332 805/681-5439 FAX 805/681-5200 Takashi M. Wada, MD, MPH Director/Health Officer Anne M. Fearon Deputy Director Suzanne
More informationAVIAN INFLUENZA. The pandemic influenza clock is ticking. We just don t know what time it is. Laurene Mascola, MD, MPH, FAAP
AVIAN INFLUENZA The pandemic influenza clock is ticking. We just don t know what time it is. Laurene Mascola, MD, MPH, FAAP D12:\Avian Flu.ppt No. 1 OUTLINE Background on Influenza A Impact of influenza
More informationI thank them for their openness, transparency, and willingness to work with WHO to address this newly emerging infection.
I N F L U E N Z A - L I K E I L L N E S S O U T B R E A K I N T H E U S A N D M E X I C O T r a n s c r i p t o f G L O B AL T E L E P H O N E N E W S C O N F E R E N C E w i t h D r M a r g a r e t C
More informationMINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE INFLUENZA PANDEMIC READINESS AND RESPONSE PLAN UPDATED JAN 09
MINISTRY OF HEALTH SINGAPORE INFLUENZA PANDEMIC READINESS AND RESPONSE PLAN UPDATED JAN 09 CONTENTS INFLUENZA PANDEMIC READINESS AND RESPONSE PLAN Scope... 1 Introduction... 1 Clinical Features... 2 Planning
More informationFDA Update on the H1N1 Flu Vaccine and Antiviral Medications
FDA Update on the H1N1 Flu Vaccine and Antiviral Medications Beth Fabian Fritsch, R.Ph., M.B.A. Commander, U.S. Public Health Service Health Programs Coordinator Office of Special Health Issues Food and
More informationPreparing for the consequences of a swine flu pandemic
Preparing for the consequences of a swine flu pandemic What CIGNA is Doing To help ensure the health and well-being of the individuals we serve, CIGNA is implementing its action plan to prepare for the
More informationSeasonal influenza 2015 2016 in the EU/EEA countries
Seasonal influenza 2015 2016 in the EU/EEA countries February 2016 Executive summary The season started in EU/EEA countries in week 52/2015, with the Netherlands reporting regional spread, while Sweden
More informationExcess mortality in Europe in the winter season 2014/15, in particular amongst the elderly.
Excess mortality in Europe in the winter season 2014/15, in particular amongst the elderly. An analysis of all-cause mortality from 15 European countries participating in the EuroMOMO network (www.euromomo.eu)
More informationOntario Pandemic Influenza Plan for Continuity of Electricity Operations
Planning Guideline GDE-162 Ontario Pandemic Influenza Plan for Continuity of Electricity Operations Planning Guideline Issue 4.0 October 13, 2015 Emergency Preparedness Task Force This planning guide provides
More informationInfluenza Control Program. Frequently Asked Questions Wearing a Mask
Influenza Control Program Frequently Asked Questions Wearing a Mask Influenza or the flu can be a serious contagious disease, which is spread by droplet transmission through close contact with an infected
More informationPandemic Influenza Vaccines: Lessons Learned from the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic
Pandemic Influenza Vaccines: Lessons Learned from the H1N1 Influenza Pandemic Nancy J. Cox, Ph.D. Director, Influenza Division Director WHO Collaborating Center for Influenza NCIRD, Centers for Disease
More informationPreparedness Plan for The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2014)
Preparedness Plan for The Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2014) A. Introduction Human case of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
More informationATTACHMENT A PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN
APPENDIX 3 TO ANNEX H - EPIDEMIOLOGY AND SURVEILLANCE ATTACHMENT A PANDEMIC INFLUENZA PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN City of Houston Department of Health and Human Services February 17, 2006 RECORD OF
More informationOutbreak of Legionnaires disease in a hotel in Calpe, Spain December 2011 January 2012 6 February 2012
RAPID RISK ASSESSMENT Outbreak of Legionnaires disease in a hotel in Calpe, Spain December 2011 January 2012 6 February 2012 Main conclusions and recommendations A cluster of 13 cases of travel-associated
More informationState Update NHICEP Meeting March 17, 2015
State Update NHICEP Meeting March 17, 2015 State Update Agenda: General Infectious Disease Update Healthcare-Associated Infections Update CRE and duodendoscopes Reported Outbreaks, NH, 2006-2015 YTD YTD:
More informationWHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network. Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza
WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and virological surveillance of influenza WHO Global Influenza Surveillance Network Manual for the laboratory diagnosis and
More informationWHO global influenza preparedness plan
WHO/CDS/CSR/GIP/2005.5 EPIDEMIC ALERT & RESPONSE WHO global influenza preparedness plan The role of WHO and recommendations for national measures before and during pandemics Department of Communicable
More informationGSK Public policy positions
Pandemic Preparedness The Issue The 2009 H1N1 influenza ( flu ) pandemic provided an insight into what it takes to prepare for a pandemic. It highlighted and stress tested the key components that need
More informationFLU VACCINATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FLU VACCINATION - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SEASONAL FLU VACCINATION 2015 2016 As a health care worker, am I required to be vaccinated against influenza (the flu)? It is not mandatory to be vaccinated
More informationSurveillance of influenza and other respiratory viruses in the United Kingdom: Winter 2015 to 2016
Surveillance of influenza and other respiratory viruses in the United Kingdom: Winter 215 to 216 About Public Health England Public Health England exists to protect and improve the nation's health and
More informationSPECIAL REPORTING ISSUE 2007
We want your opinion! see page 2 Volume 7 Number 1 January 2007 SPECIAL REPORTING ISSUE 2007 UPCOMING CHANGES FOR 2007 COMING SOON The list of reportable diseases and conditions is currently being updated
More informationSTATE OF OHIO Emergency Operations Center
Ohio Emergency Operations Center Situation Report Page 1 of 5 STATE OF OHIO Emergency Operations Center Nancy J. Dragani, Executive Director Emergency Management Agency 2855 W. Dublin Granville Rd. Columbus,
More informationPreparing for and responding to influenza pandemics: Roles and responsibilities of Roche. Revised August 2014
Preparing for and responding to influenza pandemics: Roles and responsibilities of Roche Revised August 2014 Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Executive summary... 4 Overview... 4 Roche's role... 4 Roche's
More informationMACHA Annual Meeting November 6, 2014 Normal, Illinois. Strategies to increase influenza vaccination rates among college students
MACHA Annual Meeting November 6, 2014 Normal, Illinois Strategies to increase influenza vaccination rates among college students Christie Bellak, MSN, RN Public Health Program Manager Ann Clifton, ANP-BC,
More informationInfluenza Surveillance and Avian Influenza Update
Influenza Surveillance and Avian Influenza Update Bureau of Epidemiology Bureau of Laboratories Editor: Susan Peters, DVM Surveillance and Infectious Disease Epidemiology February 25, 2010 PetersS1@Michigan.gov
More informationRecommendations for the Prevention and Control of Influenza in Nursing Homes Virginia Department of Health
Recommendations f the Prevention and Control of Influenza in Nursing Homes Virginia Department of Health Settings such as nursing homes that house persons at high risk f influenza-related complications
More informationGail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC
Gail Bennett, RN, MSN, CIC The occurrence of more cases of disease than expected in a given area or among a specific group of people over a particular period of time Cases above your usual endemic rate
More informationPandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan for Maryland Version 5
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plan for Maryland Version 5 Epidemiology and Disease Control Program Community Health Administration Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Table of Contents Acknowledgments..............................................................
More informationInfluenza and Pandemic Flu Guidelines
Influenza and Pandemic Flu Guidelines Introduction Pandemic flu is a form of influenza that spreads rapidly to affect most countries and regions around the world. Unlike the 'ordinary' flu that occurs
More informationUsing Predictive Analysis to Optimize Pharmaceutical Marketing
ABSTRACT Paper 11669-2016 Using Predictive Analysis to Optimize Pharmaceutical Marketing Xue Yao, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Winnipeg, Canada Most businesses have benefited from utilizing advanced
More informationPlanning for Pandemic Flu. pandemic flu table-top exercise
Planning for Pandemic Flu Lawrence Dickson - University of Edinburgh Background Previous phase of health and safety management audit programme raised topic of Business Continuity Management Limited ability
More informationDisease surveillance and outbreak prevention and control
CHAPTER 6 Disease surveillance and outbreak prevention and control Factors increasing the risk of DHF outbreaks The occurrence of DHF outbreaks is linked to a number of factors, including the density of
More informationMINISTRY OF HEALTH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA A / H1N1 2009 VACCINE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Government of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago MINISTRY OF HEALTH PANDEMIC INFLUENZA A / H1N1 2009 VACCINE FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Influenza vaccines are one of the most effective ways to protect
More informationIOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Thomas J. Vilsack, Governor Sally J. Pederson, Lt. Governor IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH Mary Mincer Hansen, R.N., Ph.D., Director Patricia Quinlisk, M.D., State Medical Director Division of Acute
More informationPertussis Whooping Cough Update
May 3, 1 Dear Kitsap County Providers, This is an update about our current status of pertussis cases here in Kitsap County. We currently have 35 cases as outlined below. See the epidemiology curve (Figure
More informationINFLUENZA AS A HEALTH PROBLEM OF SEA TRAVELLERS
Internat. Marit. Health, 2008, 59, 1-4 INFLUENZA AS A HEALTH PROBLEM OF SEA TRAVELLERS ANETA NITSCH-OSUCH 1 ABSTRACT Traveling people may play an important role in spreading of influenza viruses in the
More informationPublic Health Area 10 (PHA X) Pandemic Influenza Response Plan May 2006 (Updated July 2014)
Public Health Area 10 (PHA X) Pandemic Influenza Response Plan May 2006 (Updated July 2014) Introduction Influenza viruses have the ability to cause sudden, widespread illness in all age groups on a global
More information4A. Types of Laboratory Tests Available and Specimens Required. Three main types of laboratory tests are used for diagnosing CHIK: virus
4. LABORATORY 4A. Types of Laboratory Tests Available and Specimens Required Three main types of laboratory tests are used for diagnosing CHIK: virus isolation, reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction
More informationDevelopment of an Influenza Risk Assessment Tool
Development of an Influenza Risk Assessment Tool Susan C. Trock 1, Stephen A. Burke 2 & Nancy J. Cox 1 1 Influenza Division, NCIRD, CDC 2 Battelle Atlanta Analytical Services, Atlanta, GA Foreign & Emerging
More informationManagement of Norovirus Infection Outbreaks in Hospitals and Nursing Homes Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis in
Management of Norovirus Infection Outbreaks in Hospitals and Nursing Homes Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause acute gastroenteritis in humans. Norovirus was recently approved as the official
More informationDRAFT. CUNY Pandemic Influenza Response Plan Incident Level Responsibilities
CUNY Incident Criteria Situation Characteristics No current hazard to students, faculty and staff. Requires internal CUNY preparedness, but no outside agency assistance. Human infections with a new subtype,
More informationOET: Listening Part A: Influenza
Listening Test Part B Time allowed: 23 minutes In this part, you will hear a talk on critical illnesses due to A/H1N1 influenza in pregnant and postpartum women, given by a medical researcher. You will
More informationIdentification of a problem, e.g., an outbreak Surveilance Intervention Effect
EPIDEMIOLOGY EPIDEMIOLOGY Epidemiology is a cornerstone of the control of infectious diseases. Statens Serum Institut s epidemiological activities cover a wide field, from surveillance of diseases and
More informationPandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers
Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers OSHA 3328-05R 2009 Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 To assure safe and healthful working
More informationPandemic Influenza Emergency Preparedness Plan
Draft Pandemic Influenza Emergency Preparedness Plan In an emergency, the goals of the colleges are to protect life and safety, secure critical infrastructure and facilities, and resume teaching and business
More informationH1N1 Flu in Manitoba MANITOBA S RESPONSE LESSONS LEARNED
H1N1 Flu in Manitoba MANITOBA S RESPONSE LESSONS LEARNED F A L L 2 0 1 0 H1N1 Report Fall 2010 On June 11, 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the novel H1N1 influenza virus a pandemic
More informationPandemic Influenza: Clinical and Public Health Guidelines for the Military Health System. Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in 2009
Pandemic Influenza: Clinical and Public Health Guidelines for the Military Health System Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus in 2009 June 2009 Table of Contents Introduction... 1 I. Guidelines for Patient
More informationSWINE FLU: FROM CONTAINMENT TO TREATMENT
SWINE FLU: FROM CONTAINMENT TO TREATMENT SWINE FLU: FROM CONTAINMENT TO TREATMENT INTRODUCTION As Swine Flu spreads and more people start to catch it, it makes sense to move from intensive efforts to contain
More informationDecision Support Models for Public Health Informatics
Z. R. MNATSAKANYAN and J. S. LOMBARDO W Decision Support Models for Public Health Informatics Zaruhi R. Mnatsakanyan and Joseph S. Lombardo ith an increasing concern over emerging infectious diseases,
More informationThis article describes the development, testing, and
Bridging the Gap Between Public and Private Healthcare: Influenza-like Illness Surveillance in a Practice-based Research Network Zsolt Nagykaldi, James W. Mold, Kristy K. Bradley, and John E. Bos This
More informationFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SWINE FLU
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SWINE FLU Updated 5/6/09 ER FAQ What is swine flu? Swine flu is common disease of pigs and is caused by the same category of influenza virus (influenza A) that causes flu in
More informationAVIAN INFLUENZA IN VIETNAM: SITUATION AND LESSONS LEARNED
NIHE AVIAN INFLUENZA IN VIETNAM: SITUATION AND LESSONS LEARNED Assoc. Prof. Nguyen Tran Hien, MD, MPH, PhD. Director, National Institute of Hygiene and Epidemiology (NIHE) Hanoi, Vietnam OVERVIEW OF AVIAN
More informationHow to Prevent an Influenza Pandemic in the Workplace
============================= mêáååé=bçï~êç=fëä~åç m~åçéãáå=fåñäìéåò~= `çåíáåöéååó=mä~å= Ñçê=íÜÉ= eé~äíü=péåíçê TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY... i PREFACE...1 SECTION 1...3 PLANNING FOR AN INFLUENZA
More informationCOMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Department of Health
COMMONWEALTH of VIRGINIA Department of Health MARISSA J. LEVINE, MD, MPH, FAAFP PO BOX 2448 TTY 7-1-1 OR STATE HEALTH COMMISSIONER RICHMOND, VA 23218 1-800-828-1120 Dear Colleague: Emerging Infections
More informationGuidance for Industry Influenza: Developing Drugs for Treatment and/or Prophylaxis
Guidance for Industry Influenza: Developing Drugs for Treatment and/or Prophylaxis U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)
More information