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Jul 17, 2014

Study: Antivirals underused, antibiotics overused in flu patients

Robert Roos | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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Jul 17, 2014

Only 16% of flu patients received antivirals, while 30% received antibiotics.

Jul 15, 2014

Experts call for risk-benefit talks on lab-modified pathogens

Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News
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Jul 15, 2014

Their consensus statement calls for better tools to weigh risks and benefits.

Jul 07, 2014

Flu Scan for Jul 07, 2014

Problems at Canadian flu vaccine plant
Neuro conditions and hospital flu
Jul 01, 2014

Flu Scan for Jul 01, 2014

Global flu activity
Zhejiang poultry ban
Jun 19, 2014

News Scan for Jun 19, 2014

Dengue fever in Sudan
US chikungunya cases double
Drop in severe WNV cases
Flu drug candidate pact
Jun 17, 2014

Flu Scan for Jun 17, 2014

H7N9 in China
Low global flu activity
Recombinant flu vaccine contract
Jun 11, 2014

Flu Scan for Jun 11, 2014

Testing a 1918-like flu virus
Ocular influenza infections
GBS claim settlement
Jun 05, 2014

Flu Scan for Jun 05, 2014

Northern Hemisphere flu decline
LAIV in primary school kids
May 30, 2014

Flu Scan for May 30, 2014

Declining US flu activity
Needle-free flu vaccine
May 23, 2014

News Scan for May 23, 2014

63,000 Caribbean chikungunya cases
Further declining flu
H7N9 case in China
All Influenza, General News

Resources & Literature

Recent Literature

Azman AS. Stark JH, Althouse BM, et al. Household transmission of influenza A and B in a school-based study of non-pharmaceutical interventions. Epidemics 2013 (published online Sep 26)

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Belser JA, Gustin KM, Katz JM, et al. Influenza virus infectivity and virulence following ocular-only aerosol inoculation of ferrets. J Virol 2014 (published online Jun 11)

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Biggerstaff M, Jhung MA, Reed C, et al. Influenza-like illness, the time to seek healthcare, and influenza antiviral receipt during the 2010-11 influenza season — United States. J Infect Dis 2014 (published online Apr 13)

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Blaschke AJ, Shapiro DJ, Pavia AT, et al. A national study of the impact of rapid influenza testing on clinical care in the emergency department. J Pediatric Infect Dis Society 2013 (published online Nov 13) 

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Bonfiglioli R, Vignoli M, Guglielmi D, et al. Getting vaccinated or not getting vaccinated?: different reasons for getting vaccinated against seasonal or pandemic influenza. BMC Public Health 2013 (published online Dec 21)

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Burnell FJ, Holmes MA, Roiko AH, et al. Little evidence of human infection with equine influenza during the 2007 epizootic, Queensland, Australia. J Clin Virol 2013 (published online Dec 6)

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Burton C, Vaudry W, Moore D, et al. Burden of seasonal influenza in children with neurodevelopmental conditions. Pediatr Infect Dis J 2014 Jul;33(7):710-4

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CDC. Influenza activity — United States, 2013-14 season and composition of the 2014-15 influenza vaccines. MMWR 2014 Jun 6; 63(22);483-90

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CDC. Influenza activity—United States and Worldwide, May 19-September 28, 2013. (Update) MMWR 2013 Oct 25;62(42):838-42

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CDC. Influenza activity—United States, September 29-December 7, 2013. MMWR 2013 Dec 20;62(50):1032-6

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CDC. Update: Influenza activity—United States, September 29, 2013-February 8, 2014. MMWR 2014 Feb 21;61(7):148-54

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CDC. Update: Influenza-associated intensive-care unit admissions and deaths—California, September 29, 2013-January 18, 2014. MMWR 2014 Feb 21;61(7):143-7

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Chiu SS, Lo JY, Chan KH, et al. Population-based hospitalization burden of influenza A virus subtypes and antigenic drift variants in children in Hong Kong (2004-2011). PLoS One 2014 Apr 30

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Chowell G, Towers S, Viboud C, et al. Rates of influenza-like illness and winter school breaks, Chile, 2004-2010. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online May 27)

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Cocoros NM, Lash TL, DeMaria A, et al. Obesity as a risk factor for severe influenza-like illness. Influenza Other Respi Viruses 2013 (published online Aug 20)

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Cohen AL, Hellferscee O, Pretorius M, et al. Epidemiology of influenza virus types and subtypes in South Africa, 2009-2012. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online Jun 17)

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Cromer D, van Hoek AJ, Jit M, et al. The burden of influenza in England by age and clinical risk group: a statistical analysis to inform vaccine policy. J Infect 2013 (published online Dec 2)

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Dawood FS, Chaves SS, Perez A, et al. Complications and associated bacterial co-infections among children hospitalized with seasonal or pandemic influenza, United States, 2003-2010. J Infect Dis 2013 (published online Aug 28)

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Dharan NJ, Sokolow LZ, Cheng PY, et al. Child, household, and caregiver characteristics associated with hospitalization for influenza among children 6-59 months of age: an emerging infections program study. Ped Infect Dis J 2014 (published online Mar 17)

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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Risk assessment guidelines for infectious diseases transmitted on aircraft (RAGIDA): Influenza. Stockholm, Sweden: ECDC, 2014

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Fowlkes A, Giorgi A, Erdman D, et al. Viruses associated with acute respiratory infections and influenza-like illness among outpatients from the Influenza Incidence Surveillance Project, 2010-2011. J Infect Dis 2013 (published online Dec 12)

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Gomez-Gomez A, Magana-Aquino M, Bernal-Silva S, et al. Risk factors for severe influenza A pneumonia in adult cohort, Mexico, 2013-14. Emerg Infect Dis 2014 (published online Jun 16)

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Grijalva CG, Griffin MR, Edwards KM, et al. The role of influenza and parainfluenza infections in nasopharyngeal pneumococcal acquisition among young children. Clin Infect Dis 2014 (published online Mar 12)

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Groom AV, Hennessy TW, Singleton RJ, et al. Pneumonia and influenza mortality among American Indian and Alaska Native people, 1990-2009. Am J Public Health 2014 Jun;104(S3):S460-9

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Haffizulla J, Hartman A, Hoppers M, et al. Effect of nitazoxanide in adults and adolescents with acute uncomplicated influenza: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled, phase 2b/3 trial. Lancet Infect Dis 2014 (published online May 20)

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Related Practices

Health Matters - pandemic flu issue

Source Agency: 
Public Health - Seattle & King County (Washington)
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Washington

Health Matters is a well-written, 8-page newsletter that provides essential information about pandemic influenza to the public. The articles provide essential and practical information about what to expect during a pandemic, and emphasize personal preparedness, prevention, and home care. The document is an ideal tool for placement on desks or web sites at local health departments or distribution at health fairs, clinics, and public presentations.

PIO avian flu functional exercise

Source Agency: 
Ohio Department of Health
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Ohio

The PIO avian flu functional exercise materials were adapted from a public information exercise designed to test the Ohio state communications plan and practice the formation of a joint information center.

"Protect Iowa Health" communications campaign advocates preparedness for everyone

Source Agency: 
Iowa Department of Public Health
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Iowa

An interactive Web site describes in English and Spanish ways in which anyone can be a preparedness hero.

Pandemic Influenza Planning Kit for Schools

Source Agency: 
Georgia Division of Public Health
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Georgia
The Planning Kit for Schools has the potential to increase pandemic influenza awareness, assist schools in maintaining continuity of education, and serve as a resource for the greater community. The kit carefully describes tangible steps that schools can take to plan for a pandemic, and the templates require organizations to identify specific school personnel as part of an incident command structure.

Social Distancing Protocol

Source Agency: 
Public Health - Seattle & King County (Washington)
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Washington

The Social Distancing Protocol identifies types of social distancing, assesses the probable economic and social impact of each measure, and provides a guide for phased implementation based on WHO pandemic phase and local surveillance. These materials would be useful for review by state and local health departments, because they reference proposed decision-makers at each level of implementation.

Community Readiness Challenge

Source Agency: 
Platte County Health Department (Missouri)
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Missouri

The Community Readiness Challenge encourages individuals and families to build a pandemic preparedness kit by providing detailed lists of weekly items to buy and ways to prepare for 26 weeks. The LOCC box portion of the program uses business donations to assemble personal preparedness kits for economically-disadvantaged citizens. This practice is noteworthy, because it addresses a group for which there is little focus on prevention and planning efforts.

Prioritization of public health services for pandemic influenza

Source Agency: 
City of Bloomington Public Health Division (Minnesota)
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Minnesota
A local attempt prioritized public health services and determined pertinent parameters for operation during a pandemic. The description of each prioritized service is accompanied by information on the minimum number of staff required to perform the service, necessary products, and ability of staff to perform the service from home. The document could serve as a beginning template for local agencies that have not begun the difficult discussions around public health continuity.

Medical Coordination Centers

Source Agency: 
New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services
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New Jersey

A concept paper provides a process by which a public health department can provide statewide accessibility to select medical information and home medical treatment during an influenza pandemic. Existing Medical Coordination Centers (MCCs) are proposed as regional centers for public health operations, such as phone banks, home visit dispatch, provision of medical advice, security, Medical Reserve Corps operations, antiviral dispensing, and EMS coordination.

Caring for the sick at home when it's the only option

Source Agency: 
Public Health - Lincoln County, Wyoming
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Wyoming

The hour-long DVD provides practical, detailed information on caring for ill persons, including those with influenza, at home. It is aimed at non-medical care providers.

Allocating Influenza Vaccines in Minnesota

Source Agency: 
Minnesota Department of Health
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Minnesota
A well-written and valuable guide on the ethics of influenza vaccine distribution was the product of a multidisciplinary work group composed of public health professionals, ethicists, healthcare providers, and legal experts. The aim of the work group was to provide ethical guidance for Minnesota's statewide pandemic planning efforts, and the group chose to focus on ethical distribution of vaccine as a scarce resource.
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