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- NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Do 1 Thing: Work, School, and Community
Disasters don't run on schedule, they can happen anywhere and at any time. Do you know what you would do if a disaster occurred while you were at work or school? This months Do 1 Thing tip is to focused on work, school and community. Read our latest blog post to learn what you can do to be ready. - NEW: Emergency Health & Safety Tip for May 20, 2013 - Make a List of Important Info
More severe weather is on the way. Make a list of important information to contact your family, neighbors, insurance agent, utility companies, and more. Keep your important documents in a fire and water proof safe. - UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts for May 17, 2013
The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity. - NEW: Emergency Health & Safety Tip for May 13, 2013 - Make a Plan
Complete a disaster plan in advance to help prepare you and your loved ones for emergencies and natural disasters. - UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts for May 10, 2013
The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity. - NEW: COCA Email Updates: April 22 - May 6, 2013
Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for May 6, 2013 - NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - From CDC to ABC: H7N9 from Hong Kong
Taking on the role of interim CDC director can be an intimidating task, but an impending pandemic can make the position exponentially more daunting. This is the situation Dr. Richard Besser faced in 2009 when he stepped into his new job. But Besser took the task head on and guided the country's premier health agency through the H1N1 outbreak with skill and confidence. Through this experience Besser saw first hand how important communication is to building the publics' trust and improving health behaviors. - NEW: Emergency Health & Safety Tip for May 6, 2013 - How to Clean Your Storm Cleanup Clothes
Wash all clothes worn during a flood cleanup in hot water and detergent. These clothes should be washed separately from uncontaminated clothes and linens. - UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts for May 3, 2013
The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity. - NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - How do we balance being credible with rapidly sharing important health information during an outbreak?
An outbreak of salmonella in 2012 had Oregon public health officials considering this question. - NEW: Emergency Health & Safety Tip for April 29, 2013 - Avoid Electrocution When Using a Generator to Power Your Home
Switch the main breaker or fuse on the service panel in your home to the "off" position before starting a gasoline or diesel generator. This will prevent supplying electricity to outside power lines from your generator, and help protect utility line workers from possible electrocution. - UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts for April 26, 2013
The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity. - UPDATED: Ricin Information for Laboratories
Ricin Information for Laboratories. - NEW: Public Health Matters Blog - Do 1 Thing: Food
This month, the Do 1 Thing topic is "food." CDC encourages storing enough food for at least three days if you have to evacuate, and a two week supply for your home. Check your food supply. Are you ready for an emergency? - UPDATED: Ricin or Abrin Poisoning - Toxic Syndrome Description
Ricin or Abrin Poisoning - Toxic Syndrome Description - NEW: COCA Email Updates: April 8 - April 22, 2013
Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for April 22, 2013 - UPDATED: Laboratory Testing for Ricin - Fact Sheet
Laboratory Testing for Ricin - Fact Sheet - UPDATED: Ricin: Diagnosis & Laboratory Guidance for Clinicians
Ricin: Diagnosis & Laboratory Guidance for Clinicians - UPDATED: CDC's Laboratory Response to Suspicious Substances
CDC's Laboratory Response to Suspicious Substances - UPDATED: Ricin Information for Health Professionals
Ricin Information for Health Professionals - UPDATED: Case Definition: Ricin Inhalation
Case Definition: Ricin Inhalation - UPDATED: Case Definition: Ricin Ingestion
Case Definition: Ricin Ingestion - NEW: Emergency Health & Safety Tip for April 22, 2013 - Prevent CO Poisoning
Always use portable generators, camp stoves, barbecue, and charcoal grills outside and 20 feet away from windows, doors, and vents to prevent deadly CO poisoning. - UPDATE: CDC's Polio Eradication Efforts for April 19, 2013
The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.