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Vol III Issue VI June 2008
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Contact Us | Bird Flu | Disasters | Law & Policy | Schools | Rural | Courses & Training | Leadership
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Number of Salmonella cases in outbreak reaches 31,000
Yes, 31,000. Or possibly more. This number is calculated by multiplying the number of confirmed genetically-linked cases (810 as of June 26) by a multiplier of 38.6. This multiplier is taken directly from CDC’s own estimate of the ratio of unreported/reported cases of non-typhoidal salmonella. Thus, this outbreak may be the largest in US history… Full Story
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Latest: Health leaders: World far from ready for flu pandemic
Full Story
Visit UPCPHP’s essential avian influenza (bird flu) information site. It’s updated regularly with the latest in avian influenza news, avian and human statistics, and links to experts around the world.
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Billions for biodefense: Federal agency biodefense funding
FY2007–FY2008. Full Story
Senators urge DHS to modernize public emergency response system
Executive Order issued two years ago requires DHS to keep up with technology. Full Story
Nationwide progress poll reveals increased efforts by hospitals to control MRSA infection
Based on the 2008 Pace of Progress poll and the 2007 National MRSA Prevalence Study. Full Story
CDC says 83 children died of flu in 2007-08
Percentages are similar to the 2004-05 flu season. Full Story
New rapid tests for drug-resistant TB for developing countries
Faster diagnostics will produce results in two days instead of two months. Full Story
Cross Border Public Health Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza: Building Collaborations at the Local Level
July 23, 2008 - 2nd Annual Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia Cross Border Conference on Public Health Preparedness. View Conference
Seating Limited - Summer Institute 2008
The Center is offering a Summer Institute for students and professionals in public health and related fields. Sign up now
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The University of Pittsburgh Center for Public Health Preparedness (UPCPHP) trains public health professionals, including professionals in related organizations, to respond to bioterrorism, infectious disease outbreaks, and other public health threats and emergencies. Housed in the Center for Public Health Practice at the Graduate School of Public Health, UPCPHP is a project of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention through cooperative agreement number U90/CCU324238.
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