Updates York County Update York County's Pandemic Influenza Planning Coordinator, Pam L'Heureux has had the York County Public Health Annex for PANDEMIC INFLUENZA ESF 8 approved by the Board of Commissioners. It will go up on the York County EMA website along with personal preparedness information.
The plan annex has been shared with several York County municipalities and they in turn have tweaked it for use with their town plans. Submitted by: Pamela L'Heureux York County EMA 324-1578; 650-1771 cell
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Notice of Availability of Draft Guidances to Assist in Preparation for an Influenza Pandemic - Influenza viruses have threatened the health of animal and human populations for centuries. A pandemic occurs when a novel strain of influenza virus emerges that has the ability to infect and be easily passed between humans. More>> Tyson finds chickens with mild bird flu strain June 3, 2008 - CHICAGO (Reuters) - Tyson Foods Inc, the second largest U.S. chicken producer, said on Tuesday it will destroy about 15,000 chickens in Arkansas exposed to a mild strain of bird flu, and while there was no risk to human health the news sent its shares lower. More>> CDC Finds Some Bird Flu Strains have Acquired Properties that Might Enhance Potential to Infect Humans June 10, 2008 - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released results of a study suggesting that some North American avian influenza A H7 virus strains have properties that might enhance their potential to infect humans as well as their potential to spread from human to human. More>> New Bird Flu Vaccine Shows Promise June 11, 2008 - Scientists have succeeded in developing a whole-virus bird flu vaccine that appears to be safe, more effective than the one currently approved for human use and also able to be manufactured much more quickly than conventional vaccines. More>> Alaska pathway seems free of deadly bird flu June 18, 2008 - Asian bird flu and its connection to Alaska was big news a few years ago, when dozens of Alaska scientists started checking birds migrating from Asia. So far, the news from the field is good. More>>
INTERNATIONAL: Viral progression since 2003 H5N1
New since previous newsletter (May 16th): Humans - New cases (1 this past month):
New countries with Birds infected None this month Other animals with H5N1: February - Civets in Vietnam WHO - H5N1 Avian Influenza: Timeline of Major Events Updated June 2, 2008 Source: World Health Organization (WHO) Update on Avian Influenza in Animals (Type H5) Source: World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) GRAPH showing the number of outbreaks in poultry by country. The Map below shows locations of current outbreaks of H5N1 in animals from May 20, 2008 to June 20, 2008 . Can also choose from over 100 diseases to map. Click here to view interactive outbreak map online
International News H5N1 China reports new bird flu outbreak June 17, 2008 - China today reported a bird flu outbreak in ducks in the southern province of Guangdong, close to Hong Kong where poultry at all commercial markets was culled last week. More>> Map of Hong Kong AUSTRALIA has developed a human vaccine for bird flu June 17, 2008 - "The first ever Australian-made vaccine to protect humans from future bird flu pandemics has been granted approval for use in the event, of course, of an avian influenza outbreak," federal Health Minister Nicola Roxon said today. More>> Map of Australia Sanofi-Aventis to donate 60 million bird flu vaccines to WHO June 16, 2008 - Sanofi-Aventis will donate 60 million doses of its bird flu vaccine to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the company has announced. The doses of the H5N1 vaccine will be given over three years to establish a global stockpile for use in poorer countries in the event of a pandemic. More>> Indonesian government mum as AP reports H5N1 case June 13, 2008 - An Indonesian woman died of H5N1 avian influenza 10 days ago, but her case has not yet been publicly confirmed by the government, which is continuing to withhold information about avian flu cases, the Associated Press (AP) reported today. More>> Map of Indonesia Mystery over Caernarfon swan deaths June 19, 2008 -
MYSTERY surrounds the death of eight swans whose bodies were found on the banks of a Caenarfon river.
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You may visit the WHO website by clicking on the header above. Influenza Virus Tracking System from WHO Visit Maine CDC's website featuring specialized sections for businesses, individuals, families and health care workers: www.MaineFlu.gov Spanish Pandemic Influenza in Maine from September 1918 to May 1919 that killed about 5,000 people in Maine. 1918: The Great Pandemic: US 1918-1919 Tracking Charts & Maps Human Deaths by H5N1 by Age Chart Human Infections and Human Deaths by Month Chart Number of New Countries with Bird Flu by Month Chart Map of Asia, Europe & Africa showing spread of Bird Flu Map of the World Showing Countries Infected by Bird Flu by Year Country First Infected County Updates Cumberland County & City of Portland Penobscot County & City of Bangor Innovative County Pandemic Influenza Ideas
Maine's Regional Resource Centers Central Maine Regional Resource Center: Hospital Pan Flu Planning Contact List Northeastern Maine Regional Resource Center: Hospital Pan Flu Planning Contact List Southern Maine Regional Resource Center Hospital Pan Flu Planning Contact List Questions and Answers Questions and Answers About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus CDC Avian influenza frequently asked questions WHO Preparedness Resources Maine's DRAFT Pan Flu Plan Maine CDC Pandemic Influenza -- What You Can Do by Dr. Dora Anne Mills, Public Health Officer, DHHS, Maine CDC (Formerly Bureau of Health) Franklin Memorial Hospital Pandemic Influenza Plan Pandemic Planning Template for Long Term Care Facilities Maine Health Care Association *NEW* Emergency Preparedness Monthly! May 2008 Harvard School of Public Health Pandemic Flu – Take The Lead Department of Defense Implementation Plan for Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercises for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in Local Public Health Agencies DHHS Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2007 Trust for America's Health Ready or Not? Protecting the Public's Health from Diseases, Disasters, and Bioterrorism 2006 Trust for America's Health Modeling Community Containment for Pandemic Influenza Institute of Medicine of National Academies Pandemic Influenza - Best Practices & Model Protocols Department of Homeland Security CDC Influenza Pandemic Operation Plan is an INTERNAL document that provides guidance for CDC operations as directed by the Director, CDC. Prepared by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension -
Protecting Employees from Avian Flu (Avian Influenza) Viruses OSHA How to Protect Yourself and Your Family: CDC Employee Guide for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness CDC APHA Prescription for Pandemic Flu (also in PDF) American Public Health Association WHO Interim Protocol: Rapid operations to contain the initial emergence of pandemic influenza Online 3-Day Course for State & Local Responders CSTE Promising Practices: Pandemic Preparedness Tools This project aims to enhance public health preparedness for an influenza pandemic and conserve resources by sharing promising practices. Kansas Vulnerable Populations Outreach Toolkit DHHS Pandemic Planning -3/13/06 Quick Cards for Employees to Protect Yourself from Avian Flu OSHA Federal Employment Laws
Understanding Avian Influenza Lesson Plan Resource for teaching high school biology students about avian influenza, specifically highly pathogenic H5N1 USDA Recommendations and laboratory procedures for detection of avian influenza A(H5N1) virus in specimens from suspected human cases PDF from WHO Rev August 2007 WORKING PAPER: Patent issues related to influenza viruses and their genes WHO North American Plan for Avian and Pandemic Influenza PDF Factsheet PDF Public Response to Community Mitigation Measures for Pandemic Influenza *NEW* Control of Pandemic Flu Virus on Environmental Surfaces in Homes and Public Places www.pandemicflu.gov
Influenza Planning Checklists from www.pandemicflu.gov Spanish Chinese Vietnamese State & Local Government Checklist
Faith Community Checklist Medical Reserve Corps Units Checklist Mass Medical Care with Scarce Resources: A Community Planning Guide Checklist Individuals and Family Checklist Also available in other languages
Basic Components of Pandemic Planning Child Care and Preschool Checklist Colleges and Universities Checklist School District (K-12) Checklist Pandemic Flu: A Planning Guide for Educators Guidance for Educators During Severe Pandemic (PDF - KB) Q & A by Dept of Ed Correctional Facilities Checklist Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic Checklist Health Insurer Checklist Law Enforcement Checklist Travel Industry Checklist US Businesses with Overseas Operations Checklist Emergency Medical Service and Non-Emergent (Medical) Transport Organizations Checklist Family Emergency Health Information Sheet Checklist Home Health Care Services Checklist Hospital Preparedness Checklist Medical Offices & Clinics Checklist Long-term Care & Other Residential Facilities Checklist Planning & Response Questions DHHS updated 12/10/07 Federal Guidance to Assist States in Improving State-Level Pandemic Influenza Operating Plans Posters and Brochures Brochure Avian Influenza - Protecting U.S. Agriculture USDA/DHS/DOI Keep Bird Flu Out of the United States - Informational Poster on Illegal Smuggling of Birds by USDA/DHS/DOI Stay Healthy Poster Maine CDC PDF in English Word in English PDF in Spanish Word in Spanish CDC Website Posters in PDF in 2 sizes and 9 languages for: Health Care Community & Public Settings
Information on Masks Interim Public Health Guidance for the Use of Facemasks and Respirators in Non-Occupational Community Settings during an Influenza Pandemic www.pandemicflu.gov Tests, Vaccines, Medications, & Masks www.pandemicflu.gov *NEW Proposed Guidance on Workplace Stockpiling of Respirators and Facemasks for Pandemic Influenza OSHA Information on Vaccine Questions and Answers on Pandemic Influenza Vaccine May 9, 2007 from World Health Organization (WHO) FDA Approves First U.S. Vaccine for Humans Against the Avian Influenza Virus H5N1 Press Release April 17, 2007 FDA Finalizes Guidances for Pandemic and Seasonal Influenza Vaccines Press Release May 31, 2007 Draft Guidance on Allocating and Targeting Pandemic Influenza Vaccine (PDF - 719.41 KB) October 23, 2007 Projected supply of pandemic influenza vaccine sharply increases WHO October 23, 2007 Process of Seasonal and H5N1 influenza vaccine virus selection and development WHO November 19, 2007 Options for the use of human H5N1 influenza vaccines and the WHO H5N1 vaccine stockpile WHO October 2007 Antigenic and genetic characteristics of H5N1 virus and candidate H5N1 vaccine viruses developed for potential as human vaccines WHO February 2008 Tests, Vaccines, Medications, & Masks www.pandemicflu.gov
Websites for more information
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/index.htm World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) USDA Draft Avian Influenza Response Plan USDA's Implementation of the National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza As you read articles on avian influenza (AKA bird flu) and pandemic influenza, here are a few things to keep in mind: Avian influenza is the scientific name for Bird Flu. H5N1 is the designation of the version of avian influenza that is currently transmittable from birds to humans. The H5N1 strain may be transmitted to humans by infected wild and domestic birds and the meat from these birds. It is almost always transmitted to humans by close contact with an infected bird, such as the infected bird sneezing on a human or the human coming in close contact with feces or feather dust from an infected bird. Pandemic influenza occurs when the avian influenza mutates from a bird-to-human virus to a human-to-human virus and the outbreak is worldwide. Right now there are no known strains of avian influenza that can be transmitted human-to-human. Previous Issues February 15, 2008 Vol 3 Issue 2 January 18, 2008 Vol 3 Issue 1 More issues: |
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