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 Information for Health Professionals

 

Information for Health Professionals

Related to the Outbreak of Botulism Associated with Canned Chili Sauce, July 2007


Emergency Licensure for Health Care Professionals

CDC: Interim Health Recommendations for Relief Workers
This information is current as of September 6, 2005, 12:13 PM

Listed below are links and information pertaining to Health Professionals and Emergency Personnel. It is intended to be a starting place for information.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) web site is an extensive source of valuable information and it is recommended that everyone peruse that site in depth.

INFLUENZA

    Letter to OB/GYN Providers from Health Officer
     
(November 9, 2004)
    Information for Health Care Providers
- CDC website
    Letter to Pharmacies from Dr. Helen Morrow, Acting Health Officer
      
(October 11, 2004)

Health Department News Releases

Rubella No Longer Major Health Threat in the United States  (March 22, 2005)
Health Department Receives Additional Flu Vaccine  (November 1, 2004)
Health Department Schedules Special Flu Shot Clinics (October 24, 2004)
Public Health Practices Important for Prevention of Influenza (October 8, 2004)
Flu Vaccine Shortage and Recommendations (October 8, 2004)
Public Health Practices Important for Prevention of Influenza (October 8, 2004)


SMALLPOX

The links below point to specific pages on the CDC web site and to other sites of interest dealing with bioterrorism and smallpox.

Training Resources (from CDC)  
CDC Bioterrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness (web broadcast)
 

Answers to questions received during and after broadcast "CDC Bio-terrorism Update: Smallpox Preparedness," December 5-6, 2002

 
Homeland Security Website
 
Biological and Chemical Warfare and Terrorism Information from U.S. Army