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Synopsis for October 4, 2002
The MMWR is embargoed until 12 Noon ET, Thursdays.
- Possible West Nile Virus Transmission to an Infant Through Breast-Feeding - Michigan, 2002
- Update: Investigations of West Nile Virus Infections in Recipients of Organ Transplantation and Blood Transfusion -
Michigan, 2002
- Update: Influenza Activity - United States and Worldwide, June-September, 2002
- Increase in African Immigrants and Refugees with Tuberculosis - Seattle-King County, Washington, 1998-2001
- West Nile Virus Activity - United States, September 26-October 2, 2002
| Telebriefing for October 3, 2002 |
| WHO: |
Dr. Scott Harper, CDC influenza expert, and Dr. Lyle Petersen, CDC West Nile virus expert joined by Dr. Matthew
Boulton, Michigan Department of Community Health |
| WHAT: |
To discuss flu activity in the United States, and the latest information about the West Nile virus investigations,
respectively. Brief remarks followed by Q/A. |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, October 3, 2002; NOON ET |
| WHERE: |
At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial 866-254-5942
Teleconference name: CDC |
| A full transcript will be available online today following the teleconference and this teleconference
will also be audio webcast. Access both at http://www.cdc.gov/media/. |
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Synopsis for October 4, 2002
Possible West Nile Virus Transmission to an Infant Through Breast-Feeding -- Michigan, 2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286 |
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Summary not available.
Update: Investigations of West Nile Virus Infections in Recipients of Organ Transplantation and Blood Transfusion --
Michigan, 2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286 |
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Summary not available.
Update: Influenza Activity -- United States and Worldwide, June-September, 2002
Vaccination is the primary means for reducing the impact of influenza.
PRESS CONTACT:
Lynnette Brammer, MPH
CDC, National Center for Infectious Diseases
(404) 639–3747 |
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From June through September 2002, influenza A(H1), A(H3N2), and B viruses have circulated worldwide and the majority of viruses antigenically
characterized are well matched to the components of the 2002-03 influenza vaccine. The optimal time to receive influenza vaccine is October or
November. Persons at high risk, health care workers, household members of high risk persons, and children aged 6 months to <9 years receiving
vaccine for the first time are recommended to receive vaccine beginning in October. This fall, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
is encouraging children aged 6-23 months and their household contacts and out-of-home caretakers to be vaccinated beginning in October when
feasible. Other healthy persons, including those 50-64 years of age, are recommended to seek vaccination beginning in November. Vaccination
should continue into December and throughout the influenza season.
Increase in African Immigrants and Refugees with Tuberculosis -- Seattle-King County, Washington, 1998-2001
There has been a significant increase in tuberculosis (TB) cases among African immigrants and refugees residing in Seattle and the
surrounding area of King County.
PRESS CONTACT:
James Apa
Communications Office
Public Health-Seattle & King County
(206) 205−5442 |
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Data from this analysis provides additional evidence that TB epidemiology in the United States is increasingly influenced by cases among
foreign-born persons. Findings from the analysis indicate that from 1998 through 2001, the number of TB cases among African immigrants and
refugees, mainly from the East African countries of Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia, increased almost threefold compared to the previous five
years (1993-1997). From 1998 to 2001, 79 (16 percent) of Seattle-King County’s 486 TB cases were among African immigrants, and 67 (85 percent)
of these 79 immigrants came from East African countries. These findings underscore the need for local public health officials to monitor TB
trends closely in order to identify new groups at risk, and to work closely with immigrant communities to ensure that effective TB treatment and
control strategies are implemented.
West Nile Virus Activity - United States, September 26-October 2, 2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 639-3286 |
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Summary not available.
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