July/August 2009
Welcome to OEHN’s Occupational Health Update email. Flu season is almost upon us. It is time we start thinking about vaccines, antibiotics and keeping healthy throughout the season. Therefore, the topic of this issue of OEHN's Occupational Health Updates Newsletter is: Vaccines and Seasonal Flu. We cover topics such as "Will the Seasonal Flu Vaccine also Protect Us from the Novel H1N1 flu?" and "Vaccine Effectiveness". We would like to be certain that you continue to have the most up to date, current, relevant, and complete information to help you through this time.
CDC Update: H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Questions & Answers
This CDC article presents information in an easy to read question and answer format. It includes information such as: What are the plans for developing novel H1N1 vaccine? Will the seasonal flu vaccine also protect against the novel H1N1 flu? Where will the vaccine be available? Also provided are links to other H1N1 sites.
Find out more about this CDC article.
Key Facts About Seasonal Flu Vaccine
The single best way to protect against the flu is to get vaccinated each year. This informative articles tells you everything you need to know about flu vaccines, including: Who needs to be vaccinated; What vaccines to provide; Vaccine Effectiveness, Who Should Not be Vaccinated; etc.
Find out more about this article.
Get Smart: Know When Antibiotics Work
Antibiotic resistance is one of the world's most pressing public health problems. This condition occurs when bacteria change in some way that reduces or eliminates the effectiveness of drugs, chemicals, or other agents designed to cure or prevent infections. Widespread overuse of antibiotics is fueling an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria. So the next time you really need an antibiotic for a bacterial infection, it may not work.
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CDC: Pregnant Women Should Receive AntiViral Drugs
WASHINGTON (Dow Jones)--The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said pregnant women suspected of having the flu should be promptly treated with antiviral medications.
The CDC, in a study set to be published in the medical journal Lancet, said pregnant women are more severely impacted by the H1N1 virus. CDC said pregnant women had higher rates of hospitalization and a greater risk of death compared to the general population.
FDA Approves 2009-2010 Seasonal Influenza Vaccine
FDA officials have announced that a vaccine for the 2009-2010 seasonal influenza in the United States has been approved.
The vaccine for the 2009-2010 seasonal influenza contains three strains of influenza: an A/Brisbane/59/2007 (H1N1)-like virus, an A/Brisbane/10/2007 (H3N2)-like virus and a B/Brisbane/60/2008-like virus.
Read this special information.
Seasonal Flu Information for Workplaces and Employees
CDC and its partner agencies and organizations offer a great deal of information about handwashing and other things you can do to stay healthy and avoid the germs that cause flu, the common cold, and other illnesses. Read this article and find more resources and posters about keeping your employees safe including a select listing of Web sites, materials, and contact information.
Find out more about protecting your workers.
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