Acute Hepatitis and Liver Failure Following the Use of a Dietary Supplement Intended for Weight Loss or Muscle Building

On September 9, 2013, the Hawaii Department of Health (DOH) was notified of seven patients with severe acute hepatitis and sudden liver failure of unknown cause.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Have you used any First Aid supplies this hurricane season? Make sure you have essential first aid items such as bandages, antibiotic ointment, scissors, etc. Don't forget to check expiration dates too!

Staying informed is critical to making safe decisions in an emergency. There are many ways to stay informed, from staying connected to information from local authorities to knowing how your community alerts residents of dangerous situations.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for September 23, 2013

Some kinds of foods are better than others for emergency food supplies. Foods that don’t need cooking, water, or refrigeration are best. Learn more about what to put in YOUR emergency food supply.

Keep at least a three-day water supply on hand for emergencies. If you're not using factory-sealed water containers, properly wash, sanitize, and rinse water storage containers before a hurricane comes.

It is difficult to deal with something that you don't understand. Children often become distressed after a disaster, especially if it has directly impacted them or someone they care about. They may also feel sad or sorry for others and want very much to help them.

Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) Email Updates for September 9, 2013

Cleaning and sanitizing your home after a hurricane or emergency is important to help prevent the spread of illness and disease.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.

Have a battery-powered or hand-cranked radio available to receive official instructions and updates from local authorities if the power goes out.

Recurrent Nationwide Shortage of Tuberculin Skin Test Antigen Solutions: CDC Recommendations for Patient Care and Public Health Practice

This notice updates and supersedes the advice in HAN 345 and advises public health officials, clinicians, and workers in occupational health and infection control about how to adapt testing protocols to the recurrent shortage.

Updated information related to CDC's participation in the 2013 Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Investigation.

After Hurricane Katrina, the National Medical Disaster System was activated for the first time. Evacuees were sent from the Gulf Coast to Dobbins Air Reserve Base via military transport.

Some kinds of foods are better than others for emergency food supplies. Learn more about what to put in your emergency food supply.

Updated information related to CDC's participation in the 2013 Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Investigation.

The eradication of polio is an important priority for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). We are closer than ever to eradicating polio and it is critical that we take advantage of this opportunity.