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Infectious Disease Epidemiology Program

Health Alerts, Health Advisories and Press Releases

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2008 Health Alerts:

  • B. Braun’s Supplier Recall of Heparin API Prompts Voluntary Recall of Heparin Solutions
  • CDC Advisory #00272 Alert on Ricin (3/02/2008)
  • CDC Health Advisory #00273 A Measles Outbreak(04/03/2008)
  • CDC Alert on Adverse Effects Associated with Consuming "Total Body Formula" and "Total Body Mega Formula"
  • CDC provides an excellent sheet on what constitutes a rabies exposure
  • Baxter Healthcare is performing a voluntary recall on a number of these lots of Heparin
  • WV HAN Advisory0015-05-13-08 Heparin Recall--US FDA
  • Arbovirus Surveillance Season Start-up Memo (May 1, 2008)
  • Talkingpoints for Measles Outbreak 2008
  • CDC Health Advisory #00271 Influenza Antiviral Use for Persons at High Risk for Influenza Complications or Who Have Severe Influenza Illness (3/02/2008)
  • CDC Health Advisory #00270 Revised Directions for Using Rabies Immune Globulin (Human)(03/02/2008)
  • CDC Health Advisory #000268
  • CDC Health Advisory #000269
  • Close-out of 2007 cases (02/29/2008)
  • MRSA Information for Schools and Parents -- PDF (10/17/2007)
  • Close-out of 2007 cases (02/29/2008)
  • CDC Health Advisory #000269
  • CDC Health Advisory #000268
  • CDC Health Advisory #00270 Revised Directions for Using Rabies Immune Globulin (Human)(03/02/2008)
  • CDC Health Advisory #00271 Influenza Antiviral Use for Persons at High Risk for Influenza Complications or Who Have Severe Influenza Illness(3/02/2008)
  • CDC Health Advisory #00272 Alert on Ricin (3/02/2008)

    2007 Health Alerts:

  • Health Alert: Provider and Health Care Facility Guidance for Reporting and Handling Norovirus Outbreaks 01/20/2007
  • Provider and Health Care Facility Guidance for Reporting and Handling Norovirus Outbreaks 01/20/2007)
  • Multi-State Outbreak of Salmonella Tennessee Infection
  • Recommendations for Illness Related to Chili Sauce Consumption (7/20/07)
  • MRSA Additional Resources (10/17/2007)
  • Close-out of 2007 cases (02/29/2008)
  • MRSA Information for Schools and Parents(10/17/2007)

    • 2005-2006 Health Alerts:

  • Health Alert: Multistate E.coli Outbreak from Fresh Spinach 09/28/2006
  • Health Alert: Provider Guidance for Prevention, Detection and Management of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) Skin Infection in Athletic Teams 09/8/2006
  • Health Alert: West Nile Infection Diagnosed in West Virginia Resident 08/25/2006
  • Health Alert: Provider Guidance on Diagnosis and Management of Mumps 05/22/2006
  • Health Alert: Avian Influenza Guidelines Available 05/12/2006
  • Health Alert: Outbreak of Mumps Reported in Midwest Region of United States 04/19/2006
  • Health Alert: Updates - Community Acquired Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) in West Virginia 11/07/2005

    • 2004-2005 Health Alerts:

  • Pertussis Alert: Infant Death Following Contact with Symptomatic Adult Family Members 12/16/2004>
  • Health Alert #1: Aseptic/Viral Meningitis 9/29/2004
  • Aseptic/Viral Meningitis Reporting Line List 9/29/2004

    • 2004-2005 Health Advisories

  • Health Advisory #7: Active TB Cases in Recently Arrived Laotian HMOND Refugees From Thailand 1/28/2005
  • Health Advisory #6: Flu Vaccine Now Available Without Financial Risk: Eligibility Restrictions on Remaining Flu Vaccine Lifted 1/28/2005
  • Health Advisory #5:  WV to Expand Flu Vaccine Priority Groups January 10, 2005 12/21/2004
  • Health Advisory #4:  Flu Vaccine Update 12/14/20044
  • Health Advisory #3:  Flu Vaccine Distribution Changes: Medical Community Asked to Help in Determining Best Use 11/19/2004
  • Health Advisory #2:  WV Flu Supply Vaccine Update 10/20/2004
  • Health Advisory #1: WV Flu Vaccine Interim Guidelines 10/08/2004

    • News Releases

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  • CDC Press Releases