The following urgent health information is distributed through the North Dakota Health Alert Network.
Health alerts are announcements released by local, state or federal public health authorities to inform public health and medical professionals about likely or imminent dangers to the health of the community.
Health Alert messages are distributed by the NDHAN to local public health units, clinics, hospitals, physicians, tribal health, and statewide health associations, including the North Dakota Nurses Association, the North Dakota Healthcare Association and the North Dakota Medical Association.
Health Advisory Rabies
(6/20/2008)
CHANGE IN GUIDANCE FROM 6-19-2008: Temporary decrease in human rabies vaccine supplies.
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Health Advisory Rabies 6 19 08
(6/19/2008)
Rabies Vaccine Currently Available in Limited Supply
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Health Information Memo - 6.12.08
(6/12/2008)
Surveillance for West Nile Virus
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Health Advisory Rubella Cass County 06.10.08
(6/10/2008)
Rubella Confirmed in a Cass County Resident
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What to Expect during a Health Alert Network Drill
(5/23/2008)
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CDC Health Advisory 5.12.08
(5/12/2008)
Continued Measles Outbreaks in the United States
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Mandan Gas Leak PHEVR Activation TEST
(5/6/2008)
TEST ONLY - A major natural gas leak is occuring in the city of Mandan. Event Description
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Volunteer Registration
CDC Health Advisory 00274 - 4.15.08
(4/15/2008)
CDC Alert on Adverse Effects Associated with Consuming “Total Body Formula” and “Total Body Mega Formula”
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Health Advisory 4.3.08
(4/3/2008)
State Health Department Advises That Fire Near Mandan May Increase Risk of Respiratory Problems
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CDC Health Advisory 00273 - 4.3.08
(4/3/2008)
Measles outbreaks in the United States: Public health preparedness, control and response in healthcare settings and the community
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CDC Advisory 00272 - 3.3.08
(3/3/2008)
CDC Alert on Ricin
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Health Advisory 2.29.08
(2/29/2008)
Minnesota Department of Health Reports Influenza-Related Pediatric Death
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CDC Advisory 00271 - 2.29.08
(2/29/2008)
Influenza Antiviral Use for Persons at High Risk for Influenza Complications or Who Have Severe Influenza Illness
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CDC Advisory 00270 - 2.27.08
(2/27/2008)
Revised Directions for Using Rabies Immune Globulin (Human), HyperRAB™ S/D in Fixed Needle 2 mL Pre-filled Syringe
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CDC Advisory 00269 - 2.20.08
(2/20/2008)
Potential Health Effects Associated with Hydrazine and Satellite Reentry
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Health Advisory 2.8.08
(2/8/2008)
Quinolone-Resistant Neisseria meningitidis Isolates, Minnesota and North Dakota: Chemoprophylaxis Recommendations
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CDC Advisory 00268 - 2.1.08
(2/1/2008)
Influenza-Associated Pediatric Mortality and Staphylococcus aureus co-infection
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Health Advisory 12-27-07
(12/27/2007)
Shigellosis Cases Reported in North Dakota
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Health Advisory 12-21-07
(12/21/2007)
Merck Hib vaccine recall
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National Influenza Vaccination Week 11.21.07
(11/21/2007)
Information regarding annual influenza vaccinations
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Health Advisory 10.5.07
(10/5/2007)
e.coli Outbreak in Minnesota Associated with Eating Ground Beef Patties from Sam's Club
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CDC Advisory 00266 - 08.26.07
(8/26/2007)
Hepatitis A in a Food Handler Who Served Persons From Multiple States
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CDC Advisory 00264 - 07.22.07
(7/23/2007)
Outbreak of Botulism Associated with Canned Chili
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Health Advisory - 07.19.07
(7/19/2007)
Hepatitis A infections Linked to Children Adopted From Ethiopia
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Health Alert - 07.16.07 ***Exercise Only***
(7/16/2007)
ND Department of Health Preparing to Distribute Pandemic Influenza Vaccine
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Health Information Memo - 6.14.07
(6/14/2007)
Surveillance for West Nile Virus
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Laboratory Test Request Form (Sample)
CDC Update 00262
(5/29/2007)
Corrected: Investigation of U.S. Traveler with Extensively Drug Resistant Tuberculosis (XDR TB)
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CDC Health Advisory 00260
(5/28/2007)
Serious Eye Infections Associated with Soft Contact Lens Solution
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Health Advisory - 05.22.07
(5/22/2007)
North Dakota Residents Exposed to Measles at Intel International Science and Engineering Fair in Albuquerque, New Mexico
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Health Advisory - 04.13.07
(4/13/2007)
CDC Changes Recommendations for Gonorrhea Treatment
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Health Advisory - 02.15.07
(2/15/2007)
Multi-state Outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee Infections
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Health Update - 02.14.07
(2/14/2007)
Minnesota Department of Health Influenza Update
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Health Advisory - 02.08.07
(2/8/2007)
Minnesota Department of Health Reports Influenza-Related Pediatric Deaths
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CDC Update 00257 - 02.05.07
(2/5/2007)
Update - Information about Public Health Issues Related to Polonium-210 Contamination in the United Kingdom
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Health Advisory - 01.23.07
(1/23/2007)
North Dakota Ice Skaters Possibly Exposed To Hepatitis A
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Health Update - 01.18.07
(1/18/2007)
Update on Meningococcal Disease, Cass County
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Health Advisory - 01.10.07
(1/10/2007)
Meningococcal Disease, Cass County
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CDC Update 00256 - 12.15.06
(12/15/2006)
Corrected: Multistate Outbreak of E.coli 0157 Infections, November-December 2006
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CDC Update 00255 - 12.14.06
(12/14/2006)
Multi-state Outbreak of E-coli 0157 Infections, November-December 2006
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Health Advisory - 12.12.06
(12/12/2006)
E. coli infections reported in Southern Minnesota
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CDC Update 00254 - 12.06.06
(12/6/2006)
Update - Information About Polonium-210 in Recent Events in the United Kingdom
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CDC Advisory 00253 - 11.30.06
(11/30/2006)
Information Regarding Polonium-210 Involved in Recent Events in the UK
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Health Advisory - 11.22.06
(11/22/2006)
National Influenza Vaccination Week
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Health Alert - 10.31.06
(10/31/2006)
This is only a TEST - Lignite Wind Exercise - HAN #4
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Health Alert - 10.30.06
(10/30/2006)
This is only a TEST - Lignite Wind Exercise - HAN #3
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Health Alert - 10.27.06
(10/27/2006)
This is only a TEST - Lignite Wind Exercise - HAN #2
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Health Alert - 10.26.06
(10/26/2006)
This is only a TEST - Lignite Wind Exercise - HAN #1
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Health Information Memo - 10.18.06
(10/18/2006)
West Nile Virus and Arbovirus Testing
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Health Information Memo - 10.17.06
(10/17/2006)
Influenza Surveillance and Culture Identification
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CDC Advisory 00251
(9/30/2006)
Update: Foodborne Botulism toxin Type A associated with bottled carrot juice - Florida and Georgia
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Health Advisory - 08.10.06
(8/10/2006)
Meningococcal Disease, Cass County
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Health Advisory - 08.04.06
(8/4/2006)
Shigellosis in North Dakota
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Health Update - 06.16.06
(6/16/2006)
Updated Interim Guidance for Laboratory Testing of Persons with Suspected Infection with Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus in the United States
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Health Update - 05.11.06
(5/11/2006)
Mumps Outbreak Update
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Health Update - 05.04.06
(5/4/2006)
Mumps Prevention & Lab Testing
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CDC Update 00244
(4/19/2006)
Corrected: Multi-state Mumps Outbreak
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CDC Advisory 00243
(4/17/2006)
Multi-state Mumps Outbreak
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Health Advisory - 04.12.06
(4/12/2006)
Probable Fusarium keratitis case identified in North Dakota
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Health Advisory - 04.10.06
(4/10/2006)
Measles Case from Venezuela
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Health Advisory - 03.31.06
(3/31/2006)
Outbreak of Mumps in Iowa
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Health Advisory - 03.30.06
(3/30/2006)
Meningococcal Disease, Cavalier County
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HAN Exercise Message #2 - 03.22.06
(3/22/2006)
This is only a test
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Health Alert Exercise - 03.20.06
(3/20/2006)
This is only a TEST
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Health Advisory - 03.17.06
(3/17/2006)
Influenza Cases Increase in ND
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CDC Update 00242
(2/24/2006)
Inhalation Anthrax Case Investigation, Pennsylvania, New York City - Update, 2/24/2006
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CDC Update 00241
(2/22/2006)
Inhalation Anthrax Case in Pennsylvania
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CDC Advisory 00240
(1/14/2006)
CDC Recommends against the Use of Amantadine and Rimandatine for the Treatment or Prophylaxis of Influenza in the United States during the 2005-06 Influenza Season
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Health Information Memo - 11.17.05
(11/17/2005)
Influenza Surveillance and Culture Identification
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Health Advisory - 11.02.05
(11/2/2005)
Louisiana continues to request additional medical personnel
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Health Information Memo - 11.01.05
(11/1/2005)
Free laboratory testing for Arboviral Encephalitis discontinued
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Health Advisory - 10.28.05
(10/27/2005)
Oseltamivir (Tamiflu) Stockpiling
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Health Advisory - 10.25.05
(10/25/2005)
Louisiana Requesting Nurses Through EMAC
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Health Advisory - 10.21.05
(10/21/2005)
Suspicious Water Contamination in Washington and Idaho
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Health Update - 10.14.05
(10/14/2005)
EMAC Request From Mississippi For EMS Personnel Has Been Filled
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Health Advisory - 10.13.05
(10/13/2005)
EMAC for EMS volunteers
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CDC Announcement
(10/9/2005)
Hurricane Disaster in the U.S.: Interim Health Recommendations for Relief Workers
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Health Advisory from Minnesota DoH - 10.02.05
(10/2/2005)
Polio infection in an unvaccinated child
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CDC Advisory 00238
(10/1/2005)
Presence of low levels of Francisella tularensis in the Washington, DC area
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CDC Advisory 00237
(9/30/2005)
FDA and CDC Issue Alert on Menactra Meningococcal Vaccine and Guillain Barre Syndrome
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CDC Advisory 00236
(9/28/2005)
Instructions for Identifying and Protecting Displaced Children
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Health Advisory - 09.23.05
(9/23/2005)
Ambulance Services Interested in Volunteering for Hurricane Response
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Health Advisory - 09.23.05
(9/22/2005)
Health Information for Public and Private Providers Working With Hurricane Evacuees
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Health Advisory - 09.23.05
(9/21/2005)
Shiga toxin-producing E. coli infections
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Health Update - 09.23.05
(9/20/2005)
Katrina and Rita PHEVR registration
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Health Advisory - 09.22.05
(9/19/2005)
Pertussis Cases Continue To Rise in North Dakota
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Pertussis FAQ and Treatment/Chemoprophylaxis Recommendations
Health Alert - 09.21.05
(9/18/2005)
Hospital Bed Availability/Surge Capacity
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Health Advisory - 09.20.05
(9/17/2005)
Hurricane Katrina WIC volunteers
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CDC Advisory 00233
(9/8/2005)
Cases of Vibrio vulnificus identified among Hurricane Katrina evacuees
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Health Advisory - 09.07.05
(9/7/2005)
North Dakota Department of Health Coordinating Health and Medical Professionals Interested in Volunteering for Hurricane Katrina Response
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CDC Advisory 00232
(9/6/2005)
Interim immunization recommendations for individuals displaced by Hurricane Katrina
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CDC Advisory 00231
(9/5/2005)
Guidelines for the Management of Acute Diarrhea
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Health Alert - 09.05.05
(9/4/2005)
Louisiana EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) request for Licensed Pharmacists
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Health Alert - 09.02.05
(9/3/2005)
Louisiana EMAC (Emergency Management Assistance Compact) request for Body Bags
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CDC Advisory 00230
(8/26/2005)
Nosocomial Burkholderia cepacia pneumonia associated with contaminated alcohol-free mouthwash
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Health Update - 07.28.05
(7/28/2005)
Anthrax Guidelines
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Health Update - 07.22.05
(7/22/2005)
Anthrax Needle Sticks
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Health Advisory - 07.08.05
(7/8/2005)
Bovine Anthrax Discovered in Ransom County, N.D.
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Health Alert - 07.07.05
(7/7/2005)
Terrorism Threat Level for Mass Transit Systems Raised to Orange in United States
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Test Health Alert Network Message
(6/29/2005)
Hospital Surge Capacity Exercise
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Health Advisory - 06.15.05
(6/15/2005)
Salmonellosis in the Williston Area
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CDC Update 00229
(5/3/2005)
Destruction of influenza A (H2N2) proficiency testing samples
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CDC Update 00228
(4/15/2005)
Instructions for monitoring health of laboratory workers and for destroying influenza A (H2N2) samples
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CDC Advisory 00227
(4/13/2005)
CDC and WHO recommend that sample panels of influenza A/H2N2 be destroyed
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CDC Update 00226
(4/8/2005)
Update of Serratia marcescens Bacteremia Associated with Contaminated Magnesium Sulfate
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CDC Update 00225
(3/30/2005)
Outbreak of Marburg Virus Hemorrhagic Fever in Angola
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Health Advisory - 03.21.05
(3/21/2005)
Individuals posing as hospital surveyors
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CDC Advisory 00224
(3/18/2005)
Serratia marcescens blood stream infections associated with contaminated magnesium sulfate solutions
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CDC Update 00223
(3/17/2005)
Update on Possible Anthrax Exposure in Department of Defense Mail Facility
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Health Advisory - 03.15.05
(3/15/2005)
Suspicious Package Protocol
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Health Advisory - 03.15.05
(3/14/2005)
Possible anthrax exposure in Department of Defense Mail Facility
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Health Update - 02.17.05
(2/17/2005)
Simonsen Study on Influenza Vaccination
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CDC Update 00221
(2/5/2005)
Update on Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
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Health Update - 02.01.05
(2/1/2005)
Updated Influenza Vaccination Recommendations
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Health Update - 01.04.05
(1/4/2005)
Pertussis Cases in Infants in North Dakota
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CDC Update 00219
(12/22/2004)
Updated Interim Influenza Vaccination Recommendations 2004-05
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CDC Update 00218
(12/10/2004)
Update on Flu Vaccine Allocation
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CDC Advisory 00217
(11/30/2004)
Revised Recommendations for Malaria Prophylaxis in Dominican Republic
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CDC Update 00216
(11/24/2004)
Program for Reallocation of Influenza Vaccine
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Health Update - 11.04.04
(11/4/2004)
Pertussis Testing
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CDC Advisory 00215
(10/19/2004)
Influenza Antiviral Medications: 2004-05 Interim Chemoprophylaxis and Treatment Guidelines
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HAN Info 00038
(10/18/2004)
CDC/Aventis Pasteur Collaborate To Ship More Than 2 Million Doses of Influenza Vaccine to Providers Who Serve High-Priority Groups
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Health Update - 10.15.04
(10/15/2004)
Influenza Vaccination Recommendations
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HAN Info 00037
(10/12/2004)
CDC, Aventis Pasteur Announce Allocation Plan to Address Influenza Vaccine Shortages
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HAN Info 00036
(10/11/2004)
News Conference Regarding Flu Vaccine Supply
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Health Advisory - 10.07.04
(10/7/2004)
Revised: Influenza Vaccine Shortage Webcast
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Health Advisory - 10.06.04
(10/6/2004)
Influenza Vaccine Shortage Webcast
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CDC Advisory 00214
(10/5/2004)
Interim Influenza Vaccination Recommendations - 2004-05 Influenza Season
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Health Update 09.30.04
(9/30/2004)
Pertussis Immunization Schedule
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Health Advisory 09.29.04
(9/29/2004)
Puppy in Reynolds, ND from Rabies Infected Litter
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Request for Medical Assistance in Florida
(9/10/2004)
Request for Medical Assistance in Florida
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CDC Update 00213
(9/9/2004)
European-wide Alert About Rabies in France
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CDC Update 00212
(9/7/2004)
Imported Lassa Fever Case in New Jersey: Updated Guidance
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CDC Update 00211
(9/4/2004)
Flow Charts for Management of Potential Contacts of Lassa Fever Patients
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CDC Advisory 00210
(9/3/2004)
Imported Lassa Fever Case in New Jersey
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Health Update 08.26.04
(8/26/2004)
Pertussis Testing in North Dakota
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CDC Update 00209
(8/12/2004)
Update on Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
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Health Update 08.10.04
(8/10/2004)
Update on Pertussis cases in North Dakota
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CDC Update 00208
(8/3/2004)
Corrected: Imported Case of Measles Identified on Airline Flight into New York
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CDC Advisory 00207
(8/2/2004)
Imported Case of Measles Identified on Airline Flight into New York
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Health Update 07.23.04
(7/23/2004)
Update on Pertussis cases in North Dakota
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Health Update 07.21.04
(7/21/2004)
Update on Pertussis Cases in North Dakota
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Health Update 07.12.04
(7/12/2004)
Update on Pertussis Cases in North Dakota
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Health Advisory 07.08.04
(7/8/2004)
Pertussis Cases in North Dakota
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CDC Advisory 00206
(7/6/2004)
Update on Investigation of Rabies Infections in Organ Donor and Transplant Recipients
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CDC Advisory 00205
(6/22/2004)
Measles in an Adopted Child from China leading to Potential Airline Exposure- Missouri, June 2004
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HAN Info 00035
(6/15/2004)
HHS Launches Cities Readiness Initiative
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CDC Update 00204
(6/10/2004)
Update on SARS and Avian Influenza A (H5N1)
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CDC Update 00203
(6/3/2004)
CDC Lifts Suspension of Adoptions from Chinese Orphanage
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CDC Update 00202
(5/24/2004)
Foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in Texas and Illinois, February 2004
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CDC Advisory 00201
(5/20/2004)
Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak linked to raw almonds
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CDC Advisory 00200
(5/19/2004)
Giant African Land Snails: Pests Not Pets
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HAN Info 00034
(5/19/2004)
CDC Implements New Tiered Travel Health Guidance System
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CDC Update 00199
(4/30/2004)
China Reports Ninth Recent Possible SARS Case
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CDC Update 00198
(4/26/2004)
Four Possible SARS Cases Reported in China
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CDC Advisory 00197
(4/23/2004)
New Possible SARS Case Reported in Beijing
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HAN Info 00033
(4/19/2004)
CDC Recommends Temporary Suspension of Adoptions from Chinese Orphanage
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CDC Advisory 00196
(4/12/2004)
Measles Among Adoptees from China: Potential Airline Exposure
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CDC Update 00195
(4/7/2004)
Frequently Asked Questions about Rabies Vaccine Recall
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CDC Advisory 00194
(4/5/2004)
Manufacturer's Recall of Human Rabies Vaccine
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CDC Update 00193
(3/26/2004)
Manufacturer's Recall of Nasal Spray Contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia Complex
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CDC Update 00192
(3/25/2004)
Manufacturer's Recall of Nasal Spray Contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia Complex
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CDC Advisory 00191
(3/24/2004)
Recall of Nasal Spray Contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia Complex
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CDC Advisory 00189
(3/22/2004)
Public Health Precautions Related to Mass Trauma
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CDC Advisory 00190
(3/22/2004)
Imported Case of Measles Identified on Airline Flight into Detroit and Cedar Rapids
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CDC Advisory 00181
(3/22/2004)
Laboratory Tests Confirm SARS Case in Southern China
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CDC Update 00182
(3/22/2004)
New Suspect SARS Case Reported in Southern China
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CDC Advisory 00183
(3/22/2004)
Third Possible SARS Case Reported in China; Influenza A(H5N1) Infections Reported in Vietnam
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CDC Advisory 00184
(3/22/2004)
Ricin in Senate office building (Washington, D.C.)
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CDC Advisory 00185
(3/22/2004)
Update on Influenza A (H5N1) and SARS: Interim Recommendations for Enhanced U.S. Surveillance, Testing, and Infection Control
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CDC Advisory 00187
(3/22/2004)
CDC Recommends Suspension of the Routine use of the Third and Fourth Doses of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (Prevnar®)
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CDC Advisory 00188
(3/22/2004)
Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Among Conference Participants
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