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University of Pittsburgh

Vol IV Issue VII July 2008   

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Preparedness News You Can Use

Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID)

Do you have at your fingertips all the websites and resources you need to keep track of the latest microbiological health threats from around the world?  Full Story


Avian Flu Update

Latest: Update from the National Wildlife Health Center

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.

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

Salmonella outbreak strain traced to Mexican farm

Full Story

HHS and DHS announce guidance on pandemic vaccination allocation

Full Story

Employers urged to reserve drug in case of super-flu

Full Story

EPA releases report on climate change and health

Full Story

More efforts look outside the box for outbreak signals

Full Story

DHS awards $1.8 billion in preparedness grants

Full Story

Announcements

Upcoming Courses and Training

Visit Courses and Training for more information.

Disaster Preparedness for School Nurses Training
11/7/08     BLaST IU 17 in Williamsport, PA
11/17/08   Part of PPHA/PHI in Philadelphia, PA

School Emergency Triage Training
11/18/08   Part of PPHA/PHI in Philadelphia, PA

NEW  Continuing Education Opportunity
Health and Emergency Preparedness Online Learning: The 2001 Anthrax Attack: Opportunities for Health Education - Pennsylvania PA Prepared

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