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University of Pittsburgh

Vol II Issue XI November/December 2007    

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Preparedness News You Can Use

Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP)


COOP plans define the processes and procedures that are to be used to quickly deploy pre-designated personnel, equipment, vital records and supporting resources to an alternative site so that the organization’s critical functions can be sustained until normal operations are restored.  Full Story
Avian Flu Update

Latest: New H5N1 bird flu outbreak found in Poland

Full Story

CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Journal - December 2007
The latest information on new and re-emerging infectious diseases. 
Read Now

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.
Breaking News: Articles of interest from the United States and around the world.

New online resource from the Center for Biosecurity

Find biosecurity-related U.S. Government documents and legislation released in the public domain with this great resource.  Full Story

PEMA urges winter weather preparedness

The first big storm of the year has already hit the nation.  Are you prepared?  Full Story

HHS offers tools to promote local pandemic preparedness

This 21-item toolkit will assist community leaders in preparing for an influenza pandemic.  Full Story

Study shows why the flu likes winter

Certain conditions allow flu to spread effectively during the winter season.  Full Story

Progress in global measles control and mortality reduction, 2000—2006

WHO and UNICEF comprehensive strategy for measles mortality reduction.  Full Story

Announcements

Season's Greetings

Be safe and stay prepared.  See you next year.
About the Center

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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