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Vol II Issue IV April 2007   

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Preparedness News You Can Use

The Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA)

"Public health emergency preparedness and response have been defining goals in the United States since the terrorist and anthrax attacks in the fall of 2001. The objective of emergency preparedness is to improve the nation's ability to detect and respond to an array of public health emergencies including bioterrorism, emerging infectious diseases, and natural disasters. Despite progress toward this goal, the public is skeptical about the government's capabilities, fueled by the perceived lack of leadership and accountability following Hurricane Katrina. On December 19, 2006, President George W. Bush signed the Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness Act (PAHPA), which is intended to improve the organization, direction, and utility of preparedness efforts." - James G. Hodge, Jr, JD, LLM; Lawrence O. Gostin, JD; Jon S. Vernick, JD, MPH, 2007. JAMA.

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Avian Flu Update

Latest: FDA approves first H5N1 (bird flu) vaccine for use in the United States

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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.

FEMA to take lead role in coordinating disaster aid

As a government agency, FEMA has the ability to deploy federal resources and commitments. Red Cross will still continue to assist.  Full Story

Dengue fever is on the rise

Dengue fever increases in the number of cases and there is currently no vaccine or cure.  Full Story

Pandemic planners urged to tap grass roots

Pandemic planners must take advantage of the community and grass roots campaigns for pandemic preparedness.  Full Story

Caterpillars help boost flu vaccine

Help from a caterpillar could save lives by using a cell-based vaccine.  Full Story

Announcements

National School Nurse Day is May 9, 2007

Theme: “Healthy Children Learn Better”

The National Association of School Nurses (NASN) – “National School Nurse Day was established to foster a better understanding of the role of school nurses in the educational setting. Since 1972, National School Nurse Day has been set aside to recognize school nurses.” Please visit NASN for more information.

2007 Pennsylvania Health Educators Institute

UPCPHP collaborated with the Pennsylvania Chapter of the Society for Public Health Education, Inc. (SOPHE) and The Pennsylvania State University Cooperative Extension to sponsor the 2007 Pennsylvania Health Educators Institute.
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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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