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Div. of Media Relations
1600 Clifton Road
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Atlanta, GA 30333
(404) 639-3286
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Synopsis for December 20, 2002
The MMWR is embargoed until 12 Noon ET,
Thursdays.
- Provisional Surveillance Summary of the West Nile
Virus Epidemic -- United States, January-November, 2002
- Laboratory-Acquired West Nile Virus Infections --
United States, 2002
- Intrauterine West Nile Virus Infection -- New York,
2002
| Telebriefing for December
19, 2002 |
| WHO: |
Dr. Julie Gerberding, director of CDC, and Drs.
Lyle Peterson and Dan O'Leary, West Nile Virus experts. |
| WHAT: |
To discuss smallpox vaccine educational
activities/update on smallpox vaccine plan and West Nile Virus
update, respectively. Brief remarks followed by Q/A. |
| WHEN: |
Thursday, December 19, 2002; Noon 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 December 20, 2002
Provisional Surveillance Summary of the West Nile Virus
Epidemic -- United States, January-November, 2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 6393286 |
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Summary not available.
Laboratory-Acquired West Nile Virus Infections --
United States, 2002
Laboratory workers handling potentially West Nile Virus (WNV)-infected
fluids or tissues can become infected with the virus through cuts or
needlesticks.
PRESS CONTACT:
Roy Campbell, MD, PhD
CDC, National Center for Infectious Diseases
(970) 2216459
(Alternate: Dr. Bruce Bernard, CDC, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health 5138414589) |
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Laboratory workers face a risk of infection from WNV if they handle fluids
or tissues from birds or animals known to be or suspected of being
infected. There have been two recent cases in which laboratory workers
acquired the virus from a needlestick injury and a scalpel cut,
respectively. Employers and workers should follow procedures to minimize
risk of injuries from sharp instruments and to minimize airborne
exposures. Workers should clean and treat wounds immediately and
thoroughly if they occur, and should report any injuries to supervisors
for further monitoring. Employers should report any cases of infection to
public health authorities.
Intrauterine West Nile Virus Infection --- New York,
2002
PRESS CONTACT:
Division of Media Relations
CDC, Office of Communication
(404) 6393286 |
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Summary not available.
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