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Synopsis for September 28, 2001
MMWR articles are embargoed until 4 p.m., ET, Thursdays.
- Update: Influenza Activity United States and Worldwide, May September 2001
- Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, January
2000July 2001
- Weekly Update: West Nile Virus Activity United States, September 1925, 2001
Notice to Readers
Summary of New York City Department of Health Response to Terrorist Attack, September 11, 2001
In response to the terrorist attack in New York City, the New York City Department of Health immediately activated its emergency response
protocol, including the mobilization of an Emergency Operations Center. In response to the events in New York City and the related attack on the
Pentagon, the Federal Response Plan also was activated to augment the state and local medical response.
Contact: Sandy Mullins
New York City Health Department
(Public Affairs)
(212) 4478232
For additional information see www.hhs.gov.
MMWR Reports & Recommendations
September 28, 2001/Vol.50/No. 16
Strategies for Reducing Morbidity and Mortality from Diabetes Through Health-Care System Interventions and Diabetes Self-Management
Education in Community Settings: A Report on Recommendations of the Task Force on Community Preventive Services
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Synopsis for September 28, 2001
Update: Influenza Activity United States and Worldwide, May September 2001
Persons at high risk for influenza-related complications should receive influenza vaccine each fall.
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From May through September 2001, influenza A(H1N1), A(H3N2), and B viruses have continued to circulate worldwide and the majority of viruses are
well matched to the components of the 2001-02 influenza vaccine. The optimal time period for persons at increased risk for influenza-related
complications to receive an annual flu shot is October and November. The following recommendations address an anticipated delay in influenza
vaccine delivery. Healthcare providers should: 1) target vaccine available in September and October to persons at increased risk for influenza
complications and to health-care workers and, 2) beginning in November, also offer vaccine to contacts of high-risk persons, healthy persons
aged 50-64 years, and any others who want to reduce their risk for influenza, and 3) continue vaccinating patients in December and throughout
the flu season as long as vaccine is available.
Progress Toward Poliomyelitis Eradication Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, and Nigeria, January 2000July 2001
There has been substantial progress in poliomyelitis eradication in Africa, but Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Ethiopia and Nigeria remain a priority.
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There has been rapid progress in the African Region of the World Health Organization in implementation of polio eradication strategies during
200 2001. Wild poliovirus transmission continues to be a concern in four priority countries: Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo [DR
Congo], Ethiopia and Nigeria. As of July 2001, wild poliovirus has been detected in Nigeria and Ethiopia. Neither Angola nor the DR Congo
detected wild poliovirus transmission, but both contain inaccessible areas due to conflict. Substantial progress in supplemental poliovirus
vaccination and surveillance for acute flaccid paralysis occurred in these countries during 2000 and 2001, but further efforts, particularly in
Angola, DR Congo, Ethiopia and Nigeria will be required to meet international certification levels.
Weekly Update: West Nile Virus Activity United States, September 1925, 2001
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The report summarizes surveillance data for West Nile Virus (WNV) activities in the United States. The report includes information on human
cases and deaths, infected birds and other animals, and WNV-positive mosquito pools.
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