The 2012 Hurricane Season ends on November 30th. Take steps to be prepared for all natural disasters!

Update: Multistate Outbreak of Fungal Meningitis and Other Infections Associated with Contaminated Steroid Medication

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for November 19, 2012

Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections for Nov 19, 2012.

Stay away from damaged buildings or structures until they have been examined and certified as safe by a building inspector or other government authority.

Parents, teachers, doctors and nurses are just some of the people who can help children get ready for and cope with disasters.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of early 2012, the world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of the year. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Casual observers may get the impression this is a public health response to an infectious disease outbreak, but it is not. The scenario is an annual 5 K run to raise funds to assist patients battling a tuberculosis infection

Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections for Nov 14, 2012.

After a hurricane, if the building is stable, open doors and windows to dry the building.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of early 2012, the world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of the year. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections for Nov 7, 2012.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Clinical Reminder: October 15, 2012

Added new link to Medscape Commentary: Clinician Guidance for Fungal Meningitis

New links for information for patients.

Cases with Fungal Infections Linked to Steroid Injections for Nov 5, 2012.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of early 2012, the world is not on track to eradicate polio by the end of the year. Yet, we are closer than we have ever been to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.