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University of Pittsburgh

Vol III Issue IV April 2008   

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Preparedness News You Can Use

New Courses and Training

The Center is offering a Summer Institute for students and professionals in public health and related fields. Two courses, in the Graduate School of Public Health, and one training are being offered. Anyone may register for one or all of them.

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Avian Flu Update

Latest: Japan finds H5 virus in swans; India, Vietnam cite outbreaks

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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.

Magnitude 5.2 earthquake strikes the Wabash Fault in the Midwest

Several aftershocks have been felt, with up to a 4.6M aftershock being reported by the USGS. Full Story

Antivirals for Pandemic Influenza

Guidance on Developing a Distribution and Dispensing Program Full Story

Flood prevention in PA

PEMA urges PA to clear debris to prevent summer flooding.  Full Story

Calls for Abstracts - 2008 Annual Conference

Philadelphia :November 17-19, 2008
Collaborative Innovations in Public Health: Forming A More Perfect Union.  Full Story

Emergency Preparedness and Response

See what CDC is doing with a useful resource.  Go to website

Announcements

CDC's Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) Journal - May 2008

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May 7, 2008 - School Nurse Day
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UPCPHP's 2007 Report available online
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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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