Information on selected public health emergency topics of recent public interest. http://emergency.cdc.gov/recentincidents.asp http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/images/cdclogo.jpg http://emergency.cdc.gov/recentincidents.asp 95 61 en-US imtech@cdc.gov (imtech) Health Public Health CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states to investigate a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli serogroup O145 (STEC O145) infections. A total of 14 persons infected with the outbreak strain of STEC O145 infection have been identified in 6 states. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624188 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8624188 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 10:30:00 EST A storm system that produced a number of tornadoes in the Midwest was blamed for at least seven deaths in two states. Learn how to be prepared. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622954 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=8622954 Wed, 29 Feb 2012 14:00:00 EST An outbreak of cholera was confirmed in Haiti on October 21, 2010. Cholera had not been documented in Haiti for decades so cholera outbreaks were considered unlikely in Haiti immediately following the earthquake in January, 2010. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=3779806 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=3779806 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 13:30:00 EST Hurricane Earl, the second largest hurricane of 2010 is projected to impact residents along the East Coast of the United States. Be proactive and learn how to take the necessary steps to protect your health and safety before, during, and after the storm. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=2958781 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=2958781 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST Millions of eggs have been recalled due to thousands of people becoming sick from Salmonella Enteritidis. CDC is collaborating with public health officials in multiple states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service to investigate a nationwide increase of Salmonella Enteritidis infections. Learn more about Salmonella Enteritidis and the nationwide outbreak. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=2958782 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=2958782 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:30:00 EST Violent storms and tornadoes ripped through parts of the southeastern United States over the weekend. Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=1431451 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=1431451 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:51:00 EST The Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupts in Iceland creating floods in the area and producing high levels of volcanic ash prompting health concerns. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=1431405 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=1431405 Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:45:00 EST A magnitude-7.0 earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti on January 12. Learn more about the earthquake, and learn what you can do to stay safe during and after an earthquake. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=680372 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=680372 Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:34:00 EST A severe snow storm strikes the Northeast United States. Learn how to stay safe in severe cold. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=523167 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=523167 Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Typhimurium infections due to contact with water frogs including African Dwarf Frogs... http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=450097 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=450097 Thu, 10 Dec 2009 11:16:00 EST Magnitude-8.0 quake strikes near Samoan Islands and generated three separate tsunami waves which hit Samoa, neighboring American Samoa and Tonga. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=55172 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=55172 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:30:00 EST CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13266 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13266 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:00:00 EST CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) to investigate an outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 infections. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13265 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13265 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:30:00 EST The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District have reissued an Air Quality Warning for Southern Santa Barbara. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13264 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=13264 Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:00 EST Neither child had contact with pigs; the source of the infection is unknown. The lack of known exposure to pigs in the two cases increases the possibility that human-to-human transmission of this new influenza virus has occurred. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11220 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11220 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST Wildfires in Oklahoma and north Texas have burned more than 100,000 acres and destroyed dozens of homes. Find out more about the current situation, and learn how to stay safe from wildfires and wildfire smoke. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11162 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11162 Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST A magnitude-6.3 earthquake struck central Italy on April 6. Learn what you can do to stay safe during and after an earthquake. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11161 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11161 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST The Red River and several others are in flood stage and expected to crest at record-breaking levels the last weekend in March. Learn what you can do to protect your personal health and safety. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11070 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11070 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST Mount Redoubt volcano in Alaska erupts. The height of the eruption cloud is estimated to be 50,000 ft above sea level. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11058 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=11058 Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST The level of seismic activity at Mount Redoubt Volcano, about 100 miles southwest of Anchorage, Alaska, has increased and an eruption is possible within days to weeks. Learn how to stay safe during and after a volcano eruption. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10915 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10915 Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST To make it easier for consumers to determine if any peanut butter products they have at home are subject to recall, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created an expanded, searchable database that will be updated as new information becomes available. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10916 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10916 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST CDC is collaborating with public health officials in many states, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) - Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate an ongoing multistate outbreak of human infections due to Salmonella serotype Typhimurium. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10917 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10917 Mon, 12 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST An ice storm knocked out power across the Northeast United States. Learn how to stay safe in severe cold when the power goes out. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10918 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10918 Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Wildfires in California have destroyed hundreds of homes. Learn how to stay safe when wildfires are a threat. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10920 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10920 Sun, 30 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST News reports and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that tens of thousands of infants in China consumed infant formula contaminated with melamine. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10921 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10921 Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Learn what you can do to be prepared before a hurricane, what to do during the storm, and how to stay safe in the aftermath. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10922 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10922 Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST A magnitude-5.8 earthquake struck just east of Los Angeles on July 29. Quakes of that magnitude are considered "moderate" by the U.S. Geological Survey, and can cause slight damage to buildings and others structures. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10923 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10923 Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Hurricane Dolly struck the Texas-Mexico coastline July 23. Learn what you can do to be prepared before a hurricane, what to do during the storm, and how to stay safe in the aftermath. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10925 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10925 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST Basic facts to help protect your personal health and safety. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10926 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10926 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST CDC collaborated with public health officials in several states, the Indian Health Service, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multistate outbreak of human Salmonella serotype Saintpaul infections. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10927 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10927 Mon, 02 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Measles, a highly contagious acute viral disease, can result in serious complications and death. During January 1-April 25, 2008, a total of 64 confirmed measles cases were preliminarily reported to CDC, the most reported by this date for any year since 2001. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10928 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10928 Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EST In April, a magnitude-4.7 earthquake hit the Reno, Nevada area and a magnitude-5.2 earthquake shook southern Illinois. By planning and practicing what to do in the event of an earthquake, you and your family can learn to react quickly and safely when the shaking http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10929 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10929 Sun, 20 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST CDC collaborated with public health officials in multiple states across the United States and with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate a multi-state outbreak of Salmonella Agona infections. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10930 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10930 Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST Recall of dietary supplements has brought attention to selenium, a naturally occurring trace mineral element found in rocks and soils. It is needed in small amounts for good health, but exposure to high levels can result in neurological effects, brittle hair, and deformed nails. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10932 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10932 Thu, 27 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Facts to protect your health and safety. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10934 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10934 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Learn how to stay safe when wildfires are a threat. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10935 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10935 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Knowing what to do when you see a tornado, or when you hear a tornado warning, can help protect you and your family. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10933 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10933 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EST Ricin is made from the waste left over from processing castor beans, and can be extremely lethal. It has some potential medical uses, such as bone marrow transplants and cancer treatment (to kill cancer cells). http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10936 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10936 Fri, 29 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST Hydrazine is the rocket fuel found on the satellite that was destroyed February 20. Hydrazines are clear, colorless liquids with an ammonia-like odor. Hydrazines are used as rocket propellants and fuels, boiler water treatments, chemical reactants, medicines, and in cancer research. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10937 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10937 Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST School shootings are sobering and tragic events that cause much concern about the safety of children. CDC has assembled a collection of resources on violence prevention to help parents, students, and school personnel cope with the aftermath of a traumatic event. http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10938 http://www2c.cdc.gov/podcasts/download.asp?af=h&f=10938 Fri, 15 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST