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April 27, 2009 -- RICHMOND — Virginia Governor Timothy M. Kaine announced today that, though there are no confirmed cases in Virginia, the Commonwealth is preparing for any outbreak of swine flu by increasing its communication with healthcare providers, and is preparing to receive additional antiviral medication from the Centers for Disease Control.    » read more »

All Schools in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD Closed

April 26, 2009 -- AUSTIN – As a precautionary measure, Texas Governor Rick Perry today increased his request of antiviral medication to 25 percent (850,000 courses) of the Texas allotment from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Strategic National Stockpile to be prepositioned in the state. This request will augment the more than 840,000 courses of antiviral medication on hand in Texas following a purchase authorized by the 80th Legislature and Gov. Perry in 2007.    » read more »

April 27, 2009 -- Oklahoma City — While Oklahoma currently has no confirmed cases of swine flu, Gov. Brad Henry said today that state officials are being vigilant in the event any cases emerge.

“This is a serious health concern that demands attention and alertness,” he said. “Oklahoma’s healthcare, public safety and emergency management communities are working hard to ensure that we are prepared if and when any cases of swine flu are confirmed in the state.”

Swine flu cases in the U.S. have been confirmed in New York, California, Texas, Kansas and Ohio.

The state Department of Health is bolstering its influenza surveillance and asking healthcare providers to consider testing for influenza patients with flu-like symptoms, particularly if they have traveled to Mexico.    » read more »

April 27, 2009 -- BISMARCK, N.D.- North Dakota Governor John Hoeven this weekend directed state health officials to take aggressive steps to prepare for possible cases of swine flu in North Dakota. As of Monday morning, 20 cases had been reported in five U.S. states. Cases have also been detected in Canada, Spain, New Zealand and Mexico, where the new viral strain is believed to have originated. The federal government declared a national health emergency Sunday.

Of the U.S. cases, most appear to be mild; only one person was hospitalized, and at this time, all of the known cases in the U.S. have recovered. So far, no cases of the illness have been detected in North Dakota.    » read more »

No Cases Have Been Reported in New Mexico So Far

April 26, 2009 -- (Santa Fe) – New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson said today that the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management and New Mexico Department of Health already have emergency response plans in place if New Mexico develops any swine flu cases. So far, New Mexico has no cases of swine influenza.

The United States declared a public health emergency today due to 20 confirmed cases of swine flu in California, Texas, Ohio, New York and Kansas as well as numerous cases in Mexico. In the U.S., patients are 7 to 54 years old; one person has been hospitalized and no one has died.    » read more »

Governor advises that this action is precautionary; No human cases of swine flu have been found in Nevada at this time

April 27, 2009 -- Carson City – Nevada Governor Jim Gibbons today ordered several agencies to take action to prepare for a rapid and comprehensive response in the event of a Swine Flu outbreak in Nevada. NOTE: NO HUMAN CASES OF SWINE FLU HAVE BEEN FOUND IN NEVADA AT THIS TIME. At the request of the Nevada State Health Division and the Nevada Division of Health and Human Services, medicine and medical supplies are already being moved into Nevada.    » read more »

April 27, 2009 -- JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Governor Jay Nixon announced today that Missouri health officials are taking significant steps to deal with a new strain of swine flu that has prompted federal officials to declare a nationwide health emergency.

The Governor said that while no case of swine flu had been confirmed in Missouri, state health officials and the medical community have been on high alert since Friday because of the contagious nature of the new flu virus. The Department of Health and Senior Services, headed by Director Margaret Donnelly, is the lead agency in coordinating the state's preparation for possible influenza cases.    » read more »

April 27, 2009 -- DES MOINES – Iowa Governor Chet Culver and Lt. Governor Patty Judge joined with state health and agriculture officials to provide an update on steps the state is taking to prevent an outbreak of swine flu.

“This is not a time for alarm; rather, this is a time for prevention, and for caution,” said Governor Culver. “I want to be very clear: there are no confirmed cases of swine flu in Iowa. On the state level, we continue to monitor the situation, and take every step to prevent an outbreak from occurring within our borders. Even though there are no confirmed cases in Iowa, we take this very seriously, and we will continue to do so, until the issue is resolved.”    » read more »

No Confirmed Cases in Connecticut; U.S Case Numbers Growing

April 27, 2009 -- Connecticut Governor M. Jodi Rell today announced that she has formally requested that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) release to Connecticut 134,000 treatment courses of antiviral medications, as well as personal protective equipment and respiratory protection devices, in response to the swine flu outbreak. The CDC makes the supplies available, but individual states must indicate their formal acceptance of the treatment courses, which the Governor did today.    » read more »

Eight Confirmed Cases in New York City; Suffolk County Specimens Test Negative

April 26, 2009 -- New York Governor David A. Paterson today announced that he has activated New York State’s health emergency preparedness plan, and put the State on high alert to quickly identify and respond to any cases of swine flu.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed eight cases of a new strain of influenza (swine flu H1N1) in New York City, and has declared a public health emergency. As a course of normal operating procedure during events such as this, it is common, and welcomed, for the CDC to make a declaration of public health emergency. This enables the State and localities to receive quicker access to vital resources, and other necessary assistance.    » read more »

Child Care and Vaccination Programs to Benefit from Recovery Act

April 9, 2009 -- Vice President Joe Biden announced today that the Obama Administration will make $2.3 billion available for crucial health and human services programs that help to provide care for children and prevent disease. States will receive $2 billion in Recovery Act funding to support child care for working families. The administration also plans to make $300 million in vaccines and grants available to ensure more underserved Americans receive the vaccines they need.    » read more »

Annual Report Indicates Salmonella Continues to Show Least Improvement

The incidence of the most common foodborne illnesses has changed very little over the past three years, according to a 10-state report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The findings are from 2008 data reported by the Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network (FoodNet), a collaborative project of CDC, U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and 10 state sites.    » read more »

New Strategies for Changing Times

April 8, 2009 -- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) 32nd Annual Diabetes Conference, New Strategies for Changing Times will focus on new strategies for diabetes prevention and control for practitioners, providers, and leaders. The conference is sponsored by the CDC’s Division of Diabetes Translation (DDT) and features plenary sessions, various lectures, symposia, oral presentations, roundtable discussions, exhibits, and poster sessions on the latest and most innovative advances in diabetes prevention and initiatives.

Schedule:

Wednesday, April 22, 2009
8:00 a.m. - Welcoming Remarks    » read more »

Lower sodium recommendation applies to almost 70 percent of American adults

March 26, 2009 -- Most Americans consume more than double the amount of their daily recommended level of sodium. A new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that more than 2 out of 3 adults are in population groups that should consume no more than 1,500 milligrams (mg) per day of sodium. During 2005-2006 the estimated average intake of sodium for persons in the United States age 2 years and older was 3,436 mg per day.

A diet high in sodium increases the risk of having higher blood pressure, a major cause for heart disease and stroke. These diseases are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States.    » read more »

March 19, 2009 -- The birth rate for U.S. teens aged 15 to 19 increased by about 1 percent in 2007, from 41.9 births per 1,000 in 2006 to 42.5 in 2007, according to a report Printable PDF released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This is the second year in a row that teen births have gone up. They increased 3 percent in 2006 following a 14-year decline.

Birth rates also increased for women in their 20s, 30s and early 40s, but remained unchanged for younger teens and pre-teens aged 10-14. Only Hispanic teens noted a decline in the birth rate, which fell 2 percent in 2007 to 81.7 births per 1,000.    » read more »