The Year of Living Dangerously - Spokane Regional Health District
... First alert from SRHD sent on 3/8/2013; primary effort was to generate awareness of the condition in symptomatic travelers from the Arabian Peninsula (AP). MERS is caused by a corona virus, aptly called MERS Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which affects the respiratory system. Most MERS patients develop sev ...
... First alert from SRHD sent on 3/8/2013; primary effort was to generate awareness of the condition in symptomatic travelers from the Arabian Peninsula (AP). MERS is caused by a corona virus, aptly called MERS Coronavirus (MERS-CoV), which affects the respiratory system. Most MERS patients develop sev ...
MICR 454L - Cal State LA - Instructional Web Server
... “Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.” (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm) ...
... “Influenza (the flu) is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death.” (http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/disease/index.htm) ...
Avian Flu, a Flu Pandemic Potential Impact to Public Health
... chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, and horses ...
... chickens, ducks, geese, pigs, and horses ...
Avian Influenza
... How is influenza spread? • Influenza spreads easily from person to person through coughing and sneezing. • Influenza is also spread by touching an infected person or an item contaminated with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. ...
... How is influenza spread? • Influenza spreads easily from person to person through coughing and sneezing. • Influenza is also spread by touching an infected person or an item contaminated with the virus and then touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. ...
canine influenza - Dale Mabry Animal Hospital
... Any dog can be at risk for canine influenza regardless of age, sex, or breed. However, certain activities can raise your dog’s risk of infection. Answer the risk assessment questions in this brochure to determine whether your dog might be at a higher risk! ...
... Any dog can be at risk for canine influenza regardless of age, sex, or breed. However, certain activities can raise your dog’s risk of infection. Answer the risk assessment questions in this brochure to determine whether your dog might be at a higher risk! ...
Urinary Tract Infections in Long Term Care
... avoid causing harm to their patients or residents by taking reasonable precautions to prevent the transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine programs are, therefore, an essential part of infection prevention and control for slowing or stopping the transmission of seasonal influenza viruse ...
... avoid causing harm to their patients or residents by taking reasonable precautions to prevent the transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases. Vaccine programs are, therefore, an essential part of infection prevention and control for slowing or stopping the transmission of seasonal influenza viruse ...
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... 1.4 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions Viruses Not considered living; they are complex macromolecules composed of nucleic acids and proteins (some have lipids) ...
... 1.4 Viruses, Viroids, and Prions Viruses Not considered living; they are complex macromolecules composed of nucleic acids and proteins (some have lipids) ...
Section 4 Immunization
... highly contagious and spreads through respiratory secretions. The influenza vaccine changes yearly so it is important to receive you immunization at the beginning of every influenza season. ...
... highly contagious and spreads through respiratory secretions. The influenza vaccine changes yearly so it is important to receive you immunization at the beginning of every influenza season. ...
Week 8 Power Points
... Spearheaded by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Department of Homeland Security, this effort to deliver a single message from the agencies most responsible for handling a wide range of security issues was joined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm ...
... Spearheaded by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and Department of Homeland Security, this effort to deliver a single message from the agencies most responsible for handling a wide range of security issues was joined by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearm ...
What is a Pandemic Flu? - Louisiana Department of Health and
... Increasing difficulty breathing Improvement, followed by relapse ...
... Increasing difficulty breathing Improvement, followed by relapse ...
Outbreaks, Epidemics, and Pandemics — What`s the - Pandem-Sim
... Still affects 3-5 million people and causes nearly 130,000 deaths per year 40-50 million people 2 million people 1 million people At least 60 million infected; 25 million deaths ...
... Still affects 3-5 million people and causes nearly 130,000 deaths per year 40-50 million people 2 million people 1 million people At least 60 million infected; 25 million deaths ...
Influenza Virus
... • Point mutations in the hemagglutinin gene cause minor antigenic changes to HA – Continuous process – Immunity against one strain may be limited ...
... • Point mutations in the hemagglutinin gene cause minor antigenic changes to HA – Continuous process – Immunity against one strain may be limited ...
Immunizations: They`re Not Just for Kids!
... are considered a priority (high risk) group for the vaccine. ♦ You have to get the flu shot each flu season (one time a year). ...
... are considered a priority (high risk) group for the vaccine. ♦ You have to get the flu shot each flu season (one time a year). ...
Clinical Information_Influenza_CDC_2010-2011
... transmission. Transmission via large-particle droplets requires close contact between source and recipient persons, because droplets do not remain suspended in the air and generally travel only a short distance (less than or equal to 1 meter) through the air. Contact with respiratory-droplet contami ...
... transmission. Transmission via large-particle droplets requires close contact between source and recipient persons, because droplets do not remain suspended in the air and generally travel only a short distance (less than or equal to 1 meter) through the air. Contact with respiratory-droplet contami ...
February 3, 2014 Dear Colleague,
... Your recommendations make a difference to your patients. Here are some key points to consider during discussions with your patients about the importance of flu vaccination and prompt treatment for flu: 1. Pregnant women should receive seasonal influenza vaccine. a. Influenza is more likely to cause ...
... Your recommendations make a difference to your patients. Here are some key points to consider during discussions with your patients about the importance of flu vaccination and prompt treatment for flu: 1. Pregnant women should receive seasonal influenza vaccine. a. Influenza is more likely to cause ...
Definition of the cellular interactome of the highly pathogenic avian
... E protein interacts with PALS1 and alters tight junction formation and epithelial morphogenesis. Mol Biol Cell ...
... E protein interacts with PALS1 and alters tight junction formation and epithelial morphogenesis. Mol Biol Cell ...
Healthcare and Emergencies Policy
... Hand hygiene: Hand hygiene is a term that applies to the cleaning of ones hands to prevent to spread of disease. Human-to-human transmission: Human-to-human transmission refers to the ability of an infectious disease to be passed continuously from one person to another. Some viruses can be transmitt ...
... Hand hygiene: Hand hygiene is a term that applies to the cleaning of ones hands to prevent to spread of disease. Human-to-human transmission: Human-to-human transmission refers to the ability of an infectious disease to be passed continuously from one person to another. Some viruses can be transmitt ...
Infectious Respiratory Diseases
... Can cause complications (elderly, babies, people with chronic diseases) Constantly changing (harder to form ...
... Can cause complications (elderly, babies, people with chronic diseases) Constantly changing (harder to form ...
I. What is a virus?
... Poliomyelitis is a communicable disease caused by viral infection and occurs through direct contact with infected secretions. Polio is found worldwide, but immunization has reduced the incidence. Clinical polio affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Disability is more common tha ...
... Poliomyelitis is a communicable disease caused by viral infection and occurs through direct contact with infected secretions. Polio is found worldwide, but immunization has reduced the incidence. Clinical polio affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Disability is more common tha ...
Obesity and risk of pneumonia in patients with influenza
... CI 1.04–1.18; p50.002), independently of age, sex and Charlson index. Subgroup analyses by sex yielded similar results (data not shown). Our study, albeit in a small number of patients, is one of the few reports where obesity has been found to be an independent risk factor for influenza severity [4] ...
... CI 1.04–1.18; p50.002), independently of age, sex and Charlson index. Subgroup analyses by sex yielded similar results (data not shown). Our study, albeit in a small number of patients, is one of the few reports where obesity has been found to be an independent risk factor for influenza severity [4] ...
Bird Flu Public Service Announcements (PSA #1)
... Began preliminary discussion with federal health partners to conduct a project demonstrating the feasibility of dispensing an antiviral medkit to Kaiser Permanente members in advance of a pandemic ...
... Began preliminary discussion with federal health partners to conduct a project demonstrating the feasibility of dispensing an antiviral medkit to Kaiser Permanente members in advance of a pandemic ...
Influenza A Virus
... Influenza A virus only is further classified into subtypes based upon HA and NA antigens 16 HA subtypes and 9 NA subtypes are now recognized circulating in birds, humans, swine and horses. The most famous subtypes are: A (H1N1): circulating in humans causing swine flu A (H5N1): circulating in birds ...
... Influenza A virus only is further classified into subtypes based upon HA and NA antigens 16 HA subtypes and 9 NA subtypes are now recognized circulating in birds, humans, swine and horses. The most famous subtypes are: A (H1N1): circulating in humans causing swine flu A (H5N1): circulating in birds ...
Symptoms
... • HA and NA surface proteins are generally not recognized by human respiratory cells • Wholly avian flu infects humans at a low ...
... • HA and NA surface proteins are generally not recognized by human respiratory cells • Wholly avian flu infects humans at a low ...
PD-24-Grondin 1616KB Dec 10 2009 12:23:35 PM
... Virus filled droplets can drop up - to 2 metres away from source Virus can survive on hard surfaces up to 48 hours Hands often pick up virus from contaminated surfaces (door knobs, phones, pens, chair arms, etc) Virus can enter the body through mouth, nose or rarely, eyes (via hands, hand held food, ...
... Virus filled droplets can drop up - to 2 metres away from source Virus can survive on hard surfaces up to 48 hours Hands often pick up virus from contaminated surfaces (door knobs, phones, pens, chair arms, etc) Virus can enter the body through mouth, nose or rarely, eyes (via hands, hand held food, ...
Influenza
Influenza, commonly known as ""the flu"", is an infectious disease caused by the influenza virus. Symptoms can be mild to severe. The most common symptoms include: a high fever, runny nose, sore throat, muscle pains, headache, coughing, and feeling tired. These symptoms typically begin two days after exposure to the virus and most last less than a week. The cough, however, may last for more than two weeks. In children there may be nausea and vomiting but these are not common in adults. Nausea and vomiting occur more commonly in the unrelated infection gastroenteritis, which is sometimes inaccurately referred to as ""stomach flu"" or ""24-hour flu"". Complications of influenza may include viral pneumonia, secondary bacterial pneumonia, sinus infections, and worsening of previous health problems such as asthma or heart failure.Three types of influenza affect people. Usually, the virus is spread through the air from coughs or sneezes. This is believed to occur mostly over relatively short distances. It can also be spread by touching surfaces contaminated by the virus and then touching the mouth or eyes. A person may be infectious to others both before and during the time they are sick. The infection may be confirmed by testing the throat, sputum, or nose for the virus. A number of rapid tests are available; however, people may still have the infection if the results are negative. A type of polymerase chain reaction that detects the virus's RNA is more accurate.Frequent hand washing reduces the risk of infection because the virus is inactivated by soap. Wearing a surgical mask is also useful. Yearly vaccinations against influenza are recommended by the World Health Organization for those at high risk. The vaccine is usually effective against three or four types of influenza. It is usually well tolerated. A vaccine made for one year may not be useful in the following year, since the virus evolves rapidly. Antiviral drugs such as the neuraminidase inhibitors oseltamivir among others have been used to treat influenza. Their benefits in those who are otherwise healthy do not appear to be greater than their risks. No benefit has been found in those with other health problems.Influenza spreads around the world in a yearly outbreak, resulting in about three to five million cases of severe illness and about 250,000 to 500,000 deaths. In the Northern and Southern parts of the world outbreaks occur mainly in winter while in areas around the equator outbreaks may occur at any time of the year. Death occurs mostly in the young, the old and those with other health problems. Larger outbreaks known as pandemics are less frequent. In the 20th century three influenza pandemics occurred: Spanish influenza in 1918, Asian influenza in 1958, and Hong Kong influenza in 1968, each resulting in more than a million deaths. The World Health Organization declared an outbreak of a new type of influenza A/H1N1 to be a pandemic in June 2009. Influenza may also affect other animals, including pigs, horses and birds.