A practical tool for business continuity during a flu pandemic: online September 18th
This tool provides estimated impacts to business operations in the event of a pandemic. Full Story
International spread of disease threatens public health security
International cooperation is needed as international travel increases the ability to spread disease.
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North American pandemic plan takes shape
The plan is designed to share expertise, coordinate public health messages, and overcome obstacles at national borders. Full Story
Two new norovirus strains lead to surge in outbreaks
The CDC publishes norovirus activity showing a significant increase in the number of outbreaks.
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Higher-than-average hurricane season predicted
Veteran hurricane forecaster William Gray predicts that a total of 15 named storms will be produced during this year's hurricane season. Full Story
Hepatitis-A: Anatomy of an Outbreak
Everything you want to know about the 2003 Beaver County outbreak. 1.0 hours CME included. To view this course, go to http://cme.health.pitt.edu and click on the folder titled "University of Pittsburgh Center for Public Health Preparedness". Click on Hepatitis-A: Anatomy of an Outbreak.
