West Nile Virus
Date: Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
A single mosquito bite can give you West Nile virus. Improve your odds of avoiding it, use repellent.
Posts Tagged ‘centers for disease control and prevention’
Texas H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information and Updates
Date: Monday, April 27th, 2009
4/27/2009 – H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information and Updates
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local public health officials are investigating H1N1 (swine influenza) cases in people in several U.S. states, including Texas. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with H1N1 (swine influenza) viruses.
View DSHS H1N1 (Swine Flu) Page
Highlights:
- DSHS News Releases
- CDC Information
- Personal & Family Preparedness
- Information for Professionals
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4/26/2009 – H1N1 (Swine Influenza) Information
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
View H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information from CDC
Highlights:
- More on the Situation
- General Info on H1N1 (Swine Flu)
- What You Can Do to Stay Healthy
- Related Links
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4/25/2009 – Gov. Perry Takes Precautionary Measures to Address H1N1 (Swine Flu) in Texas
Source: Office of the Governor Rick Perry
Gov. Rick Perry today in a precautionary measure requested the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide 37,430 courses of antiviral medications from the Strategic National Stockpile to Texas to prevent the spread of H1N1 (swine flu). Currently, three cases of swine flu have been confirmed in Texas.
H1N1 (Swine Flu) Confirmed in Texas
Date: Friday, April 24th, 2009
Source: Texas Department of State Health Services
The Texas Department of State Health Services today announced that H1N1 (swine flu) has been confirmed in two 16-year-old boys from Guadalupe County near San Antonio.
One became ill on April 10, the other on April 14. Their illnesses were relatively mild. Neither was hospitalized. Both have recovered. Though the boys are friends, it has not been determined how either became infected.
Flood Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
Date: Sunday, April 19th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Flood PSAs for “Preventing Trench Foot or Immersion Foot” and “Identification and Treatment of Hypothermia Related to Exposure in Cold Water”
Wildfires: Emergency Preparedness & Response
Date: Friday, April 17th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Wildfires in Oklahoma and north Texas have burned more than 100,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke.
CDCemergency is using Twitter
Date: Friday, March 6th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Now you can follow emergency.CDC.gov on Twitter. The CDCemergency Twitter feed provides frequent updates related to both preparedness for future emergencies and response to current emergencies.
SNAPS: Snap Shots of State Population Data, Version 1.5
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
SNAPS provides local-level community profile information nationwide. It can be browsed by county and state and searched by zip code. SNAPS serves as a valuable tool when responding to public health emergency events at the state, Tribal, and local levels. It provides a “snap shot” of key variables for consideration in guiding and tailoring health education and communication efforts to ensure diverse audiences receive critical public health messages that are accessible, understandable, and timely.
SNAPS data is derived from the 2000 U.S. Census and several 2003 CDC databases.
Preparedness Resources for Healthcare Facilities
Date: Friday, February 27th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
These resources are intended for individuals at healthcare facilities tasked with ensuring that their facility is as prepared as possible for an emergency.
Anthrax Q & A: Vaccination
Date: Thursday, February 26th, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
View the answers to the following questions:
- Is there a vaccination for anthrax?
- Is the anthrax vaccine available to the public?
- Who should be vaccinated against anthrax?
- What is the protocol for anthrax vaccination?
- Are there adverse reactions to the anthrax vaccine?
Podcasts: Emergency Preparedness Concerns for Older Adults
Date: Monday, February 23rd, 2009
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
This podcast discusses the special concerns many older adults face during a disaster. It is primarily targeted to public health and aging services professionals.