Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Swine Flu Map
Click on the link below for a view of states that have the swine flu. http://snipurl.com/gzu23
Swine Flu
As you are aware, a worldwide outbreak of Swine Influenza (swine flu) has been reported. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has determined that swine flu is contagious and is spreading from human to human. However, at this time, it not known exactly how easily the virus spreads between people.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported that no cases of the swine influenza virus have been reported in Pennsylvania. However, the University of Delaware in Newark, Del., has reported that four University of Delaware students have been identified with cases of influenza that meet probable definitions for swine flu.
The following is provided in an effort to keep you informed regarding this situation and to suggest precautions to take in order to minimize risk.
Recommended standard precautionary measures, as outlined by the CDC, include:
1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
2. Stay home when you are sick to prevent others from catching your illness.
3. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
4. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to avoid the spread of germs.
6. Practice good health habits – get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The CDC recommends that people with symptoms should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading the illness to others. If you experience severe symptoms, you should seek emergency medical care.
The CDC has established a swine flu website at www.cdc.gov/swineflu, which is updated regularly.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported that no cases of the swine influenza virus have been reported in Pennsylvania. However, the University of Delaware in Newark, Del., has reported that four University of Delaware students have been identified with cases of influenza that meet probable definitions for swine flu.
The following is provided in an effort to keep you informed regarding this situation and to suggest precautions to take in order to minimize risk.
Recommended standard precautionary measures, as outlined by the CDC, include:
1. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
2. Stay home when you are sick to prevent others from catching your illness.
3. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
4. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from germs.
5. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth to avoid the spread of germs.
6. Practice good health habits – get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage stress, drink plenty of fluids and eat nutritious food.
The symptoms of swine flu are similar to the symptoms of seasonal influenza and include fever, lethargy, lack of appetite and coughing. Some people with swine flu also have reported runny nose, sore throat, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
The CDC recommends that people with symptoms should stay home and avoid contact with other people as much as possible to keep from spreading the illness to others. If you experience severe symptoms, you should seek emergency medical care.
The CDC has established a swine flu website at www.cdc.gov/swineflu, which is updated regularly.
Student Presentation at WADEM Conference
Trinell Genga, DMM student was chosen to present "Insights and Lessons Learned from a University Disaster Drill Experience" at the 16th World Congress on Disaster and Emergency Medicine in Victoria, Canada on May 12th through 15th, 2009. Click on image to view poster.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Rescheduled Israeli Home Front Command
PhilaU Connect: Professional International Presentations
Rescheduled Israeli Home Front Command
May 4, 2009, 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Rescheduled Israeli Home Front Command
May 4, 2009, 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
The Israeli Home Front Command has rescheduled their presentation for May 4, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The guest lecturer's will be Colonel Dr. Hilek Sofer and Itay Peleg. Title of the presentation will be Home Front Command During the Gaza War.
If you are interested in hearing this presentation, please contact Annette Solarski at solarskia@philau.edu for log on information.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Swine Flu Updates
Main Swine Flu Web Link: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/
Case Counts: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm
Guidance and Recommendations: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/recommendations
Influenza General Resources: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/
Influenza OPLAN: http://wwwcdc.gov/flu/pandemic/cdcplan.htm
Information Phone Line: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Key Facts: www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm
Case Counts: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/investigation.htm
Guidance and Recommendations: http://www.cdc.gov/swineflu/recommendations
Influenza General Resources: http://www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/
Influenza OPLAN: http://wwwcdc.gov/flu/pandemic/cdcplan.htm
Information Phone Line: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636)
Key Facts: www.cdc.gov/swineflu/key_facts.htm
Friday, April 24, 2009
Intern Employment Program
If you're interested in an intern opportunity with the Office of Naval Intelligence click on the following link http://www.nmic.navy.mil/internprogram.htm.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
News Resource
This site may be of interest to all the "news junkies" http://www.newseum.org/todaysfrontpages/flash/
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