CDC's Clinician Outreach and Communication Activity (COCA) has developed partnerships with national clinician organizations to facilitate communication regarding disease outbreaks and terrorism events. CDC communicates with its clinician partners via monthly conference calls and weekly e-mail updates. http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/ http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/images/cdclogo.jpg http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/ 95 61 en-us CDC Emergency Communication System Web Team Health Public Health CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Centers for Immunization and Respiratory Disease today Friday, November 20, 2009 at 12:00 noon ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-3344, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=365934 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Centers for Immunization and Respiratory Disease today Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-475-0471, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=314963 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST 2009 H1N1 Influenza and Asthma Conference Call for Clinicians with presentations by CDC and NIH Subject Matter Experts with Q and A session. CALL IN NUMBER 888-283-2960, PASSCODE 7113863. Audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=296193 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Disease today Friday, November 6, 2009 at 12:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=274695 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=226195 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on today Friday October 30, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=239701 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference today, October 29th at 2 PM ET, to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu vaccine distribution and antivirals with Anne Schuchat, MD, Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=239700 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=226198 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., MPH, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday October 23, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=176691 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution Tuesday October 20, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=156442 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday October 16, 2009 at 12:00 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 800-369-1890, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=156351 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a press conference to provide an update on 2009 H1N1 flu and vaccine distribution with Thomas R. Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday October 6, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. ET. The briefing will be broadcast live at www.flu.gov/live or you can call in 888-390-0973, using the passcode: CDC Media. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=93780 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST This includes a background section, an update on antiviral availability, alternatives to Tamiflu® oral suspension for pediatric patients and a note on Tamiflu Oral Suspension Syringe. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13481 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will give an update on NIAID-supported clinical trials of 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccines in children six months to 17 years of age. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=31791 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=14206 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST 2009 H1N1 Influenza Call by CDC Subject Matter Experts with Q and A session. CALL IN NUMBER 888-283-2960, PASSCODE 8193208. Audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=14163 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of novel Influenza A (H1N1). Date/Time: Friday July 24, 2009 at 11:30 AM ET. Call-in: 800-593-9977, PASSCODE: CDC Media Call in 10-15 minutes prior to start of briefing. This press briefing will be available as a webcast at www.cdc.gov/media. We strongly encourage use of the webcast. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13428 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC will host a telephone-only briefing to discuss an update in the investigation of cases of novel Influenza A (H1N1). The briefing will include an update on seasonal and novel H1N1 flu vaccine. Date/Time: Friday July 17, 2009 at 12 p.m. ET. Call-in: 800-369-2080, PASSCODE: CDC Media http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13406 Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST As of 2:30 PM ET on July 2, 2009, CDC is reporting 33,902 confirmed and probable cases and 170 deaths in 53 states and territories (including the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13268 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST This issue highlights the COCA Conference Call on novel H1N1 Influenza and Pediatric Health Issues, situational update on the novel H1N1 Influenza investigation, emergency preparedness and response podcast from AHRQ, and a Travel Warning on non-essential travel to Mexico. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11528 Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST Swine Influenza Investigation Update by CDC Subject Matter Expert and Q and A session. CALL IN NUMBER 888-283-2960, PASSCODE 7121083. Audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11225 Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST This issue highlights the upcoming COCA Conference Call on Public Health Law, new emergency preparedness resources from FEMA, the FDA recall of the Arrow International Intra Aortic Balloon Pump, a new Widget to track recalled pistachio products, and travelers' health updates from Brazil and Australia. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11199 Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST This issue highlights the information on the wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma, a FDA recall of ZOLL AED Plus Defibrillator, CDC Reports Progress in Foodborne Illness Prevention has Reached a Plateau, FDA clears aRapid Test for Avian Influenza A Virus in Humans, Seasonal Influenza Update, and Cholera in Zimbabwe http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11170 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST This issue highlights the New Public Service Announcements for the Floods, Recommendations for the Selection and Use of Respirators and Protective Clothing for Protection Against Biological Agents, FDA Food recalls, FDA Class 1 Recall: Tri-State Hospital Supply Corporation, Centurion Brand Trays and Kits and Seasonal Influenza Update. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11120 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST This issue highlights the MMWR article, Guidance for Control of Infections with Carbapenem-Resistant or Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae in Acute Care Facilities. Additional information includes a new video titled, Screening People for External Contamination: How to Use Hand-held Radiation Survey Equipment. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11061 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Access the new frequently asked questions on who should receive the smallpox vaccine and what are the potential adverse reactions. This edition also includes resources from AHRQ on emergency protocols for pediatric hospitals and schools. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11027 Mon, 16 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST 45 minute presentation by CDC Subject Matter Experts and 15 minute Q and A session on detection and control of Carbapenem Resistant Enterobacteriaceae. Slides, audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10994 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Access the new "Key Findings — Public Health Preparedness: Strengthening CDC's Emergency Response" document on the CDC Emergency website as well as a CDC-authored JAMA article on Oseltamivir resistance in seasonal influenza (H1N1). http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10992 Mon, 09 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Access food safety recall information from the FDA and USDA, two articles from NIH regarding Pandemic Influenza, Reporting of Meningococcal Disease, and the ongoing cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10981 Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST 45 minute presentation by CDC Subject Matter Expert and 15minute Q and A session on respiratory disease outbreaks. Slides, audio and transcript to follow on COCA website. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10966 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Access the newly created CDC portal for Health Care Facilities, the March 2009 Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal, and the CDC-authored article from JAMA documenting the decrease of MRSA infections in the Intensive Care setting from 2000-2007 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10964 Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Latest news on salmonella and food product recalls, including Harvard School of Public Health survey and HHS blog. Additional items include an increase in Coccidioidomycosis in California, update on the global status of Polio, and seasonal influenza. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10931 Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST Latest news on salmonella and food product recalls, including CDC social media resources. Additional items include winter weather, Anthrax vaccination question and answers, and seasonal influenza. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10878 Mon, 09 Feb 2009 14:19:00 EST Latest news on salmonella and food product recalls, as well as information on antibiotic resistance, seasonal influenza, traveler's health, and recent CDC publications on emergency preparedness and emerging infectious diseases. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10839 Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:19:00 EST Latest news on salmonella, food product recalls, revised field triage guidelines, vaccine preventable diseases, seasonal influenza, and pandemic influenza. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10836 Mon, 26 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST A brief overview of the current Salmonella Typhimurium outbreak, including background into the investigation. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10838 Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST Latest news on salmonella, smallpox preparedness, potential hazards of using skin numbing products, seasonal influenza, and pandemic influenza. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10841 Mon, 19 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST Latest news on emergency preparedness for inauguration events, seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, salmonella investigation, infetion control, and traveler's health. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10842 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST An update to changes made in antiviral recommendations guidance. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10837 Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST Latest news on emergency preparedness resources, seasonal influenza, pandemic influenza, food product recalls, and immunization recommendations. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10843 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 14:19:00 EST