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Div. of Media Relations
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Synopsis for February 7, 2003
The MMWR is embargoed until 12 Noon ET,
Thursdays.
- HIV/STD Risks in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men Who
Do Not Disclose their Sexual Orientation -- Six U.S. Cities, 1994-2000
- Hypothermia-Related Deaths -- Philadelphia, 2001, and
United States, 1999
- Outbreaks of Community-Associated
Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections -- Los
Angeles, California, 20022003
Notice to Readers
Smallpox Vaccine Adverse Events Monitoring and Response System for the First
State of the Smallpox Vaccination Program
CDC and the State Health Departments have established a system for the
monitoring and responding to adverse events following smallpox vaccination.
Information from this system will be communicated on a regular basis to
vaccine safety oversight groups, to public health and medical communities,
and to the media. This system will be used to: 1) monitor the occurrence of
known events after vaccination, and identify potential new unexpected
adverse events; 2) monitor the effectiveness of screening for
contraindications to vaccination; 3) identify the potential need for new
contraindications to vaccination; and 4) coordinate the distribution of VIG
and cidofovir, if these are needed for treatment of patients with certain
severe adverse events.
Contact: Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 6393286
MMWR Reports & Recommendations
February 7, 2003/Vol 52/No. RR-3
Guidelines for Laboratory Testing and Result Reporting of Antibody to
Hepatitis C Virus
Contact: Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 6393286
Telebriefing for February 6,
2003
(Note time change for today's telebriefing) |
WHO: |
Dr. Eric Mast, CDC immunization expert |
WHAT: |
To discuss this weeks MMWR Notice to
Readers on the smallpox vaccine adverse events monitoring and
response system. Brief remarks followed by Q/A. |
WHEN: |
Thursday, February 6, 2003; 11:00 AM ET |
WHERE: |
At your desk, by toll-free conference line: Dial
866-254-5942
Teleconference name: CDC |
A full transcript will be available
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 February 7, 2003
HIV/STD Risks in Young Men Who Have Sex with Men Who Do
Not Disclose their Sexual Orientation -- Six U.S. Cities, 1994-2000
CDC study finds high prevalence of HIV among African American men
who have sex with men, but do not disclose their sexual orientation.
PRESS CONTACT:
Office of Communications
CDC, National Center for HIV, STD & TB Prevention
(404) 6398895 |
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African American men who have sex with men (MSM), but who do not disclose
their sexual orientation (nondisclosers), have a high prevalence of HIV
infection (14%); nearly three times higher than nondisclosing MSMs of all
other races/ethnicities combined (5%). Confirming previous research, the
study of 5,589 MSM, aged 15-29 years, in six U.S. cities found that African
American MSM were more likely not to disclose their sexual orientation
compared with white MSM (18% vs. 8%). HIV-infected nondisclosers were less
likely to know their HIV status (98% were unaware of their infection
compared with 75% of HIV-positive disclosers), and more likely to have had
recent female sex partners. These findings underscore the need for expanded
HIV/STD testing and prevention services for nondisclosing MSM, particularly
African Americans, and their male and female sex partners.
Hypothermia-Related Deaths -- Philadelphia, 2001, and
United States, 1999
Hypothermia-related deaths are preventable.
PRESS CONTACT:
Carlos Sanchez, MD, MPH
CDC, National Center for Environmental Health
(404) 4981376 |
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Hypothermia is defined as the unintentional lowering of the deep body
(core) temperature below 95.0ş F (35.0ş C) and can be mild (below
95.0şF[35.0şC]), moderate (below 90.0şF[32.2şC]) or severe (below
82.4şF[28şC]). Common risk factors for hypothermia include exposure to cold
while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, altered mental status, and
immersion in cold water. Warning symptoms for hypothermia in adults include
shivering, confusion, drowsiness, exhaustion, fumbling hands, and slurred
speech. Unattended children and persons aged >65 years also are at greater
risk for hypothermia. Persons from regions with warmer winters may be at
greater risk from the indirect effects of cold weather than persons from
regions with colder and longer winters. Avoiding hypothermia prevents other
health issues related to exposure to cold weather.
Outbreaks of Community-Associated Methicillin-Resistant
Staphylococcus aureus Skin Infections -- Los Angeles, California,
20022003
PRESS CONTACT:
Nicole Coffin
CDC, National Center for Infectious Diseases
(404) 4981271 |
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No summary available.
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