Current News
- Reanalysis changes findings in respiratory protection study
November 5, 2009
- Overview of CDC Guidance on Infection Control in Healthcare Facilities (2009 H1N1 Influenza) October 30th (today)
October 30, 2009
- UPCPHP Launches Legal Preparedness Toolkit for Local Health Departments
October 30, 2009
- Many schools close across the nation
October 30, 2009
- Experts show benefits of IV antivirals for severe H1N1
October 29, 2009
- DA Henderson in virtual world Second Life
October 28, 2009
- Student Art Contest Promotes Influenza Immunizations
October 28, 2009
- Estimates of the prevalence of pandemic (H1N1) 2009, United States, April-July 2009
October 28, 2009
- HHS and Sesame Workshop Release 13 New Flu Prevention Radio PSAs Featuring Governors and Elmo
October 26, 2009
- Germany vaccinates health workers amid controversy
October 26, 2009
- Flu Vaccine Requirement for Health Workers Is Lifted
October 22, 2009
- GSPH Dean Burke Elected to Institute of Medicine
October 12, 2009
- Updated Pediatric Antiviral Dosing Syringe and Compounding Information for 2009 H1N1 and Seasonal Flu
September 25, 2009
- Doctor Says Russia Understating Swine-Flu Cases
September 23, 2009
- Meta-analysis supports link between flu and heart attack
September 23, 2009
- 2009 Flu Prevention PSA Contest
September 22, 2009
- Review suggests non-drug measures can curb flu
September 22, 2009
- Precautions after scientist's plague death
September 22, 2009
- Dengue fever advisory issued in Key West
September 22, 2009
- Local Health Departments Lose 8,000 More Jobs in First Half of 2009
September 19, 2009
- Trial predicts 2 H1N1 shots for young kids, 1 for older
September 21, 2009
- Kiosk gives women vital health information
August 25, 2009
- Use of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine
August 21, 2009
- Chile finds H1N1 swine flu in turkeys
August 20, 2009
- WHO Guidelines for Pharmacological Management of Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 Influenza and other Influenza Viruses
August 20, 2009
- Experts air practical PPE considerations to IOM
August 13, 2009
- States to designate providers to give H1N1 vaccines
August 10, 2009
- REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT ON U.S. PREPARATIONS FOR 2009-H1N1 INFLUENZA
August 7, 2009
- CDC Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness Should be Away from Others
August 5, 2009
- Pitt Receives $13.4 Million NIH Grant to Create Virtual Models to Gain Insight into Real-World Epidemics
July 31, 2009
- H1N1 Associated Press-GfK Roper poll
July 28, 2009
- Pregnancy likely to be swine flu shot priority
July 28, 2009
- Taiwan unveils flu control chemical
July 21, 2009
- ECDC releases H1N1 Situation Report
July 20, 2009
- FDA Approves Vaccine for 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza
July 20, 2009
- NYC prepares screening centers for H1N1 to avoid overflow in the ERs for expected second wave in fall
July 20, 2009
- Egypt confirms first A/H1N1 flu death
July 20, 2009
- CDC releases Novel H1N1 Flu Situation Update
July 17, 2009
- CDC braces for back-to-school flu spike, addresses vaccine worries
July 17, 2009
- WHO Releases H1N1 Vaccination Guidelines
July 16, 2009
- Lurie OK'd as new HHS preparedness head
July 10, 2009
- States Eligible to Receive $350 Million for H1N1, Seasonal Flu Preparedness Efforts
July 10, 2009
- 2009 Forecast Calls For Two Intense Hurricanes
July 10, 2009
- Three Reports of Oseltamivir Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses
July 9, 2009
- Obama Administration Calls on Nation to Begin Planning and Preparing for Fall Flu Season & the New H1N1 Virus
July 9, 2009
- Three Reports of Oseltamivir Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses
July 9, 2009
- New Zealand Is Suffering Worst Flu Season in Decade
July 9, 2009
- Thailand takes drastic swine flu measures
July 9, 2009
- Interim Guidance for Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Taking Care of a Sick Person in Your Home
July 8, 2009
- H1N1 Situation Report
June 30, 2009
- Beating Back a Mosquito-Borne Epidemic
June 30, 2009
- Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections Linked to Eating Raw Refrigerated, Prepackaged Cookie Dough
June 30, 2009
- Experts look for clues in 1918 pandemic virus family tree
June 29, 2009
- Influenza A(H1N1) - update 55
June 29, 2009
- U.S. Passes Million Swine Flu Cases, Officials Say
June 26, 2009
- HHS Announces Advanced Development Contract for New Way to Make Flu Vaccine
June 23, 2009
- California's 10th death from swine flu reported
June 23, 2009
- Congress approves $7.65 billion for pandemic flu response
June 22, 2009
- Call to protect hospitals, schools from impact of disasters
June 18, 2009
- Vaccine 'effective' against dengue
June 15, 2009
- Over 21,000 dengue fever cases reported
June 15, 2009
- Novartis says won't give poor free H1N1 vaccines
June 14, 2009
- HHS and DHS Response to WHO Declaration of H1N1 Flu Pandemic
June 11, 2009
- To Flu Experts, ‘Pandemic’ Confirms the Obvious
June 11, 2009
- WHO Raises Flu Pandemic Alert to Phase 6
June 11, 2009
- Researchers say H1N1 virus jumped to humans months ago
June 11, 2009
- Dengue deadlier than H1N1
June 11, 2009
- Norovirus and Salmonella were Leading Causes of Foodborne Disease Outbreaks in 2006
June 11, 2009
- Influenza A(H1N1) and Pandemic Preparedness Under the Rule of International Law
June 10, 2009
- Global use of rotavirus vaccines recommended
June 5, 2009
- New Report Finds 10 Early Lessons Learned from the H1N1 Outbreak
June 4, 2009
- Influenza A(H1N1) has reported nearly 20,000 cases
June 3, 2009
- PA Confirmed/Probable Case Count Map
June 2, 2009
- WHO official says world edging towards pandemic
June 2, 2009
- Swine H1N1 Summer Spread Raises Pandemic Concerns
June 1, 2009
- Sri Lanka Faces Dengue Epidemic
May 30, 2009
- HHS Takes Additional Steps Toward Development of Vaccine for the Novel Influenza A (H1N1)
May 22, 2009
- NOAA Issues Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook, Encourages Preparedness
May 21, 2009
- World Health Assembly opens amid concerns about flu pandemic
May 18, 2009
- Global confirmed cases over 8800
May 18, 2009
- Sixth death is linked to H1N1 flu in U.S.
May 18, 2009
- Senate approves $1.5 billion in flu pandemic preparedness funding
May 18, 2009
- South Americans hit by dengue fever epidemic
May 17, 2009
- Thailand facing mosquito virus outbreak
May 15, 2009
- Virtual Reality Helps CDC Staff Deployed for Outbreak Response Prepare for Stress
May 14, 2009
- Thomas Friedan, Public Health Commissioner in NYC, nominated to head CDC
May 8, 2009
- First Allegheny County swine flu case confirmed
May 8, 2009
- UPMC’s proposed vaccine factory gains momentum
May 8, 2009
- Cases reach 2,500, Mexico's severe cases, concern about viral mixing, holding at phase 5
May 8, 2009
- Pitt unveils Center for Global Health
May 7, 2009
- Studying Epidemics in Virtual Worlds
May 7, 2009
- HHS Budget Puts Reform First
May 7, 2009
- DELAWARE: Flu hits children, but school stays open
May 6, 2009
- Two probable cases of swine flu reported in Central Pa.
May 6, 2009
- FDA approves new vaccine facility
May 6, 2009
- Experts to discuss swine flu vaccine decision May 14
May 6, 2009
- Fewer senior swine flu cases may hint at protection
May 6, 2009
- Interim CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the 2009 Influenza A H1N1 Virus
May 1, 2009
- H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Infections Alert for Institutions of Higher Education
May 1, 2009
- Influenza A(H1N1) - update 6
April 30, 2009
- Webcast on H1N1 Flu
April 30, 2009
- Flu experts counter Biden's travel advice
April 30, 2009
- Joint FAO/WHO/OIE Statement on influenza A(H1N1) and the safety of pork
April 30, 2009
- The OIE strongly counsels against the culling of pigs
April 30, 2009
- Swine influenza - update 5
April 29, 2009
- WHO moves Swine influenza from phase 4 to 5
April 29, 2009
- Swine Flu Spread Will Trigger Difficult Legal Questions For Employers
April 29, 2009
- Egypt orders slaughter of all pigs over swine flu
April 29, 2009
- Allegheny Co. Sends Sample For Swine Flu Testing
April 29, 2009
- MMWR-Infections With a Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus
April 29, 2009
- Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of Medical Products and Devices
April 29, 2009
- Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Swine-origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection
April 29, 2009
- Researchers Race to Develop Swine Flu Vaccine
April 29, 2009
- US flu deaths seen as likely as outbreak spreads
April 29, 2009
- Sanofi Stands By on Swine-Flu Vaccine
April 29, 2009
- Governments urged to step up disease surveillance in swine
April 29, 2009
- Emergency Preparedness Institute Releases Emergency Measures for Swine Flu Preparedness
April 29, 2009
- DHS: Testimony of Secretary Janet Napolitano before Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, "H1N1 Virus"
April 29, 2009
- State groups offer specifics for spending swine flu funds
April 29, 2009
- Mexican Toddler in U.S. Dies From Swine Flu
April 29, 2009
- Researchers Working To Develop Swine Flu Vaccine
April 28, 2009
- Travel Warning from CDC: Swine Influenza and Severe Cases of Respiratory Illness in Mexico — Avoid Nonessential Travel to Mexico
April 28, 2009
- Doctor Says Swine Flu ‘Serious Illness’ But ‘Not A Superbug’
April 28, 2009
- The Naming of Swine Flu, a Curious Matter
April 28, 2009
- WHO's Swine influenza - update 4
April 28, 2009
- Do face masks help prevent swine flu infection?
April 28, 2009
- DHS: Remarks by Secretary Napolitano at the Media Briefing on the H1N1 Flu Outbreak
April 28, 2009
- Swine Flu Breaking News
April 28, 2009
- Obama wants $1.5 billion for pandemic preps
April 28, 2009
- Swine Flu Outbreak Has Pittsburgh Hospitals On Alert
April 27, 2009
- PENNSYLVANIA WORKING CLOSELY WITH FEDERAL PARTNERS TO CONTAIN IMPACT OF SWINE FLU
April 27, 2009
- WHO's Swine influenza - update 3
April 27, 2009
- US responding as if swine flu will be pandemic
April 27, 2009
- Mexico Raises Swine Flu Death Toll to 149
April 27, 2009
- Swine flu prompts EU warning on travel to U.S.
April 27, 2009
- 73 cases of swine flu confirmed; hundreds more feared
April 27, 2009
- WHO's Swine influenza - update 2
April 26, 2009
- Pitt health expert reassured U.S. cases of swine flu not severe
April 26, 2009
- Seeing Warning Signs of Outbreak, School Nurse Set Response in Motion
April 26, 2009
- Swine Flu Outbreak Has Pittsburgh Hospitals On Alert
April 26, 2009
- HHS Declares Public Health Emergency for Swine Flu
April 26, 2009
- WHO's Swine influenza - update
April 24, 2009
- Evaluation Shows Significant Improvement in Local Hospitals' Disaster Preparedness
April 23, 2009
- Source of measles outbreak in southwestern PA identified
April 10, 2009
- NIOSH revises recommendations for airborne personal protection
April 8, 2009
- More Free Clinics to Help Kids Catch Up On School Vaccinations
April 2, 2009
- Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC’s Emergency Response
March 17, 2009
- State of the Commonwealth: 2009
March 17, 2009
- Obama names FDA chief, creates food safety panel
March 16, 2009
- Economic downturn could lead to serious cuts to disease prevention and emergency preparedness programs at the state level
March 13, 2009
- Google Searches as Early Warning for Disease Outbreaks
March 13, 2009
- Enacted bill includes pandemic, food safety money
March 12, 2009
- Rockefeller Foundation Bestows Grant to Fund National One Health Commission to prepare for zoonotic/human disease threats
March 9, 2009
- Public Health Preparedness and Response Past Experiences Offer Recovery Lessons for Hurricanes Ike and Gustav and Future Disasters
March 9, 2009
- MRSA and other bugs on healthcare workers' cell phones
March 6, 2009
- Gupta Ends Surgeon General Candidacy
March 5, 2009
- DHS Science & Technology Directorate Establishes Two New Federally Funded Research & Development Centers
March 5, 2009
- Effectiveness of National Biosurveillance Systems
February 27, 2009
- AHRQ releases recommendations for National Emergency Evacuation System
February 25, 2009
- Drug resistance could set back malaria control success
February 25, 2009
- DHS Release 2009 National Infrastructure Protection Plan
February 25, 2009
- Universal Flu Drug Stops All Flu Types
February 23, 2009
- Treatment for bird flu succeeds in mice
February 22, 2009
- Recommended composition of influenza virus vaccines for use in the 2009-2010 influenza season
February 20, 2009
- President Selects Top Rural Health Care Advocate to Oversee Key HHS Agency
February 20, 2009
- APIC Advocates for HAI Funding in Stimulus Bill
February 19, 2009
- Stimulus Plan Will Create Sustainable Jobs That Will Protect Public Health
February 19, 2009
- Governors group offers workforce pandemic guidance for states
February 19, 2009
- FDA advisers set vaccine for 2009-2010 flu season
February 18, 2009
- Prevention Funds in Stimulus Are Good for the Economy
February 18, 2009
- Genetic map of cold virus a step toward cure, scientists say
February 12, 2009
- Click here for the latest in FDA food recalls, influenza updates, and more
February 10, 2009
- Role of Climate Change in Disease Spread Examined
February 9, 2009
- Bird flu hits five provinces in Vietnam
February 9, 2009
- First Case of Marburg Hemorrhagic Fever in the U.S. Confirmed
February 8, 2009
- CDC's Role During Foodborne Outbreaks
February 6, 2009
- Global, national efforts must be urgently intensified to control Zimbabwe cholera outbreak
January 30, 2009
- Peanut Processor Knowingly Sold Tainted Products
January 28, 2009
- China Reports 5th Bird Flu Death This Year
January 26, 2009
- Revisiting the Anthrax Attacks
January 23, 2009
- Nursing home cases were key in Minnesota Salmonella probe
January 23, 2009
- Lessons Learned: Revisiting the Anthrax Attacks
January 22, 2009
- China's recent H5N1 cases raise transmission questions
January 21, 2009
- MRSA rising in kids' ear, nose, throat infections
January 20, 2009
- 16-year-old Chinese boy dies from H5N1 bird flu
January 20, 2009
- Presidential Inauguration Security Detail Uses Emergency Text Messaging System
January 20, 2009
- FDA finds Salmonella in crackers amid recall flurry
January 19, 2009
- 2008-2009 Influenza Season Week 2 ending January 17, 2009
January 17, 2009
- Report: U.S. only half ready for flu pandemic
January 16, 2009
- Experts consider 4-strain flu vaccine to fight B viruses
January 16, 2009
- Dozens Sick on Cruise Ship After Norovirus Outbreak
January 16, 2009
- New CDC Report Highlights Challenges in Preparing for Public Health Emergencies in Era of Declining Funding
January 16, 2009
- Ready Campaign Launches Social Media Initiative to Encourage Americans to Prepare for Emergencies
January 16, 2009
- Emergency Response: Five Best Practices
January 16, 2009
- Federal Assessment Finds Progress, Gaps in State Plans for Pandemic Influenza
January 15, 2009
- Sleep Habits and Susceptibility to the Common Cold
January 12, 2009
- Early flu strains this season resistant to treatment
January 12, 2009
- The Preparedness Report - Volume 7 Issue 1
January 8, 2009
- Health system problems aggravate cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe
January 8, 2009
- Major Flu Strain Found Resistant to Leading Drug, Puzzling Scientists
January 8, 2009
- HHS Releases Guidance for Use and Stockpiling of Antiviral Drugs for Pandemic Influenza
January 8, 2009
- Bird flu re-emerges in China and Vietnam, one dead
January 6, 2009
- Tank Bus Promotes Emergency Preparedness
January 5, 2009
- Pennsylvanians Urged to Include Emergency Preparedness in New Year's Resolutions
January 1, 2009
