Updates
*UPDATED* 7/19/16 -CDC Zika Key Messages
via MDHHS
For additional information on Zika, please visit:
Updated KEY MESSAGES – ZIKA VIRUS DISEASE or www.cdc.gov/zika.
For additional information on Zika, please visit:
Updated KEY MESSAGES – ZIKA VIRUS DISEASE or www.cdc.gov/zika.
2/24/16 -MI's First Case of Zika Virus in a Returning Traveler
Date Sent: 02/24/2016 03:39 PM EST
Sender: Michigan Health Alert Network
Subject:Michigan's First Case of Zika Virus in a Returning Traveler
Sender: Michigan Health Alert Network
Subject:Michigan's First Case of Zika Virus in a Returning Traveler
6/06/16 -Zika Updates
CDC Releases MMWR: Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results
CDC published an MMWR, “Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results,” on Tuesday, May 31. According to the MMWR article, because of the differences in recommended clinical management of Zika and dengue virus infections and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women infected with Zika virus during pregnancy, a conservative approach to the interpretation of antibody test results is necessary to reduce the possibility of a missed diagnosis of either infections.
CDC published an MMWR, “Interim Guidance for Interpretation of Zika Virus Antibody Test Results,” on Tuesday, May 31. According to the MMWR article, because of the differences in recommended clinical management of Zika and dengue virus infections and the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes in women infected with Zika virus during pregnancy, a conservative approach to the interpretation of antibody test results is necessary to reduce the possibility of a missed diagnosis of either infections.
CMS Provides Information Bulletin on Zika
On June 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an informational bulletin to inform Medicaid agencies and interested stakeholders about how Medicaid services and authorities can help states and territories prevent, detect, and respond to the Zika virus, including efforts to prevent the transmission and address health risks to beneficiaries from the Zika virus. The informational bulletin can be accessed on Medicaid.gov at http://www.medicaid.gov/Federal-Policy-Guidance/Federal-Policy-Guidance.html.
On June 2, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released an informational bulletin to inform Medicaid agencies and interested stakeholders about how Medicaid services and authorities can help states and territories prevent, detect, and respond to the Zika virus, including efforts to prevent the transmission and address health risks to beneficiaries from the Zika virus. The informational bulletin can be accessed on Medicaid.gov at http://www.medicaid.gov/Federal-Policy-Guidance/Federal-Policy-Guidance.html.
CDC Continues Weekly Zika Crisis Emergency Risk Communication Teleconferences
To address the communication concerns and needs of state, local, and territorial health communicators and communicators in partner organizations, CDC is hosting a series of crisis and emergency risk communication (CERC) teleconferences related to Zika issues. The next session in the series will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on June 7. The session, “CERC, Risk Attributes, and Pregnancy,” will address understanding risk perceptions when facing a new, emerging threat like Zika virus. The session will explore what attributes of risk cause more concern and why. Interested participants may access the session using the information shown below.
Audio Conference Access Information:
1-800-369-1662 (U.S. Callers)
1-203-827-7082 (International Callers)
Passcode: 3266392
To address the communication concerns and needs of state, local, and territorial health communicators and communicators in partner organizations, CDC is hosting a series of crisis and emergency risk communication (CERC) teleconferences related to Zika issues. The next session in the series will be held from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EDT on June 7. The session, “CERC, Risk Attributes, and Pregnancy,” will address understanding risk perceptions when facing a new, emerging threat like Zika virus. The session will explore what attributes of risk cause more concern and why. Interested participants may access the session using the information shown below.
Audio Conference Access Information:
1-800-369-1662 (U.S. Callers)
1-203-827-7082 (International Callers)
Passcode: 3266392
CDC Hosts Zika Action Plan Teleconference Series
As a follow up to the April 1st Zika Action Plan Summit, CDC will host a series of six teleconferences to address the most common challenges jurisdictions are facing in the development and implementation of their Zika Action Plans. The next call is scheduled forWednesday June 8th at 2:00pm ET, and will discuss Zika epidemiology. Slides from previous calls can be found on the ZAP Summit Follow Up Teleconference website
As a follow up to the April 1st Zika Action Plan Summit, CDC will host a series of six teleconferences to address the most common challenges jurisdictions are facing in the development and implementation of their Zika Action Plans. The next call is scheduled forWednesday June 8th at 2:00pm ET, and will discuss Zika epidemiology. Slides from previous calls can be found on the ZAP Summit Follow Up Teleconference website
ASTHO maintains the webpage, Zika Virus: Information for States and Territories to keep state and territorial health agencies informed with current information, guidance, and materials about the Zika outbreak. Resources include Top Questions on Zika: Simple Answers, an ASTHO guide to assist health officials when communicating with the public, media, and policy makers.
7/8/16 -The Bureau of Laboratories and Zika Virus Testing
Teresa Miller, Chemical Threat Response Training Coordinator, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Laboratories
The Bureau of Laboratories, Michigan’s Public Health Laboratory began testing human clinical samples for Zika virus on May 9, 2016. Michigan is not a geographical hot zone for Zika virus. Our public health laboratory has allied with notable public health officials to perform clinical sample analysis for suspected human cases. Analysis of these clinical samples will aid epidemiologists and other scientific entities in finding definitive answers to concerns about contraction and spread of this viremic disease. Although the Bureau of Laboratories is not a research facility, characteristics of identified viral illness will aid in the quest for answers to our scientific questions about this virus.
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The Bureau of Laboratories, Michigan’s Public Health Laboratory began testing human clinical samples for Zika virus on May 9, 2016. Michigan is not a geographical hot zone for Zika virus. Our public health laboratory has allied with notable public health officials to perform clinical sample analysis for suspected human cases. Analysis of these clinical samples will aid epidemiologists and other scientific entities in finding definitive answers to concerns about contraction and spread of this viremic disease. Although the Bureau of Laboratories is not a research facility, characteristics of identified viral illness will aid in the quest for answers to our scientific questions about this virus.
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Education and Tools
Zika Tools for Healthcare providers
Zika Tools For Healthcare Providers
The Centers for Disease Control released tools for healthcare providers to diagnose Zika infection. These include testing algorithms and head circumference measurement guidance. Read More>>
The Centers for Disease Control released tools for healthcare providers to diagnose Zika infection. These include testing algorithms and head circumference measurement guidance. Read More>>
NEHA Hosts Zika Risk Communication Webinar
via Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness
The National Environmental Health Association will host a webinar from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 6. “Making it Stick: Risk Communication in Times of Zika” will explore how risk communication can be used in changing situations and how to best communicate the risks in a way that increases knowledge and minimizes confusion. Registration is available online.
URL: http://neha.org/node/39899
The National Environmental Health Association will host a webinar from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, April 6. “Making it Stick: Risk Communication in Times of Zika” will explore how risk communication can be used in changing situations and how to best communicate the risks in a way that increases knowledge and minimizes confusion. Registration is available online.
URL: http://neha.org/node/39899
Clinicians Caring for Pregnant Women and Women of Reproductive Age
UPDATED: Tools for Healthcare Providers
View printable and easy to use CDC fact sheets, guidance documents, and testing algorithms for Zika virus infection.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/tools.html
View printable and easy to use CDC fact sheets, guidance documents, and testing algorithms for Zika virus infection.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/tools.html
April 12 Zika COCA Call Materials Archived on Web
Updated Interim Zika Clinical Guidance for Reproductive Age Women and Men, Sexual Transmission of Zika, and the U.S. Zika Pregnancy Registry
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
During this COCA Call, Clinicians learned about:
● Updated CDC interim guidance for on caring for reproductive age women and men with possible Zika exposure
● CDC interim guidance for prevention of sexual transmission of Zika
● Preventing transmission of Zika virus in labor and delivery settings
● Interpreting pediatric testing guidance
● US Zika Pregnancy Registry
http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2016/callinfo_041216.asp
Archived COCA conference calls are available at emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/index.asp.
Free continuing education credits (CME, CNE, ACPE, CEU, CECH, and AAVSB/RACE) are available for most calls. For more information about free CE, visit emergency.cdc.gov/coca/continuingeducation.asp
Date: Tuesday, April 12, 2016
During this COCA Call, Clinicians learned about:
● Updated CDC interim guidance for on caring for reproductive age women and men with possible Zika exposure
● CDC interim guidance for prevention of sexual transmission of Zika
● Preventing transmission of Zika virus in labor and delivery settings
● Interpreting pediatric testing guidance
● US Zika Pregnancy Registry
http://emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/2016/callinfo_041216.asp
Archived COCA conference calls are available at emergency.cdc.gov/coca/calls/index.asp.
Free continuing education credits (CME, CNE, ACPE, CEU, CECH, and AAVSB/RACE) are available for most calls. For more information about free CE, visit emergency.cdc.gov/coca/continuingeducation.asp
ZIKA VIRUS: INFORMATION FOR CLINICIANS SLIDE SET
NEW: Zika Virus: Information for Clinicians Slide Set
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/clinicianppt.pdf
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/clinicianppt.pdf
Practical Approaches for Zika Preparedness and Response Webinar
Join the Public Health Foundation (PHF) and the Bio-Defense Network on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 from 1-2pm ET for a webinar focused on preparedness and response to the Zika Virus.
The webinar will include information and resources from two local health departments who are addressing mosquito surveillance and control. They will share what practical and replicable efforts they are carrying out in their communities to prepare for and respond to Zika. Quality improvement methods and processes such as self-assessments, project plans, and the Vector Control Population Health Driver Diagram will also be shared.
Webinar Details and Registration
The webinar will include information and resources from two local health departments who are addressing mosquito surveillance and control. They will share what practical and replicable efforts they are carrying out in their communities to prepare for and respond to Zika. Quality improvement methods and processes such as self-assessments, project plans, and the Vector Control Population Health Driver Diagram will also be shared.
Webinar Details and Registration
Zika Widget
The Centers for Disease Control created a new Zika widget that can be added to any website. The widget provides easy access to updated Zika information.
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*NEW* Weekly Zika Call - August 31, 2106, 10-11 am
Agenda
NEW: Key Zika Considerations for Healthcare Settings
https://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/key-zika-considerations.pdf
NEW: FDA Advises Testing for Zika Virus in All Donated Blood and Blood Components in the U.S. – (FDA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated whole blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm518218.htm
UPDATED: Key Messages—Zika Virus
A collection of the most up-to-date and cleared information on the ongoing Zika virus outbreak.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/zika-key-messages.pdf
Zika Virus Information for Healthcare Providers
CDC's Zika webpage for healthcare provider resources.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/index.html
Zika Virus: Information for Clinicians Slide Set
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/clinicianppt.pdf
Print Resources in Different Languages
CDC fact sheets and posters for distribution to patients with resources that cover a variety of topics, including travel information, insect repellent, sexual transmission, and mosquito control.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/fs-posters/index.html
- Zika case number update (Michigan & US)
- Other Michigan Arboviral reports (Human & Animal)
- Local transmission area in US (Florida)
- Michigan Ecologic surveillance
- LHD Questions/Comments
- Will be in Listen Only Mode-callers will be automatically muted except host
- There will be a Question and Answer Time
- “Your conference is now in question and answer mode press 1 then 0”
- Participants will be prompted when it is their turn
NEW: Key Zika Considerations for Healthcare Settings
https://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/key-zika-considerations.pdf
NEW: FDA Advises Testing for Zika Virus in All Donated Blood and Blood Components in the U.S. – (FDA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated whole blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm518218.htm
UPDATED: Key Messages—Zika Virus
A collection of the most up-to-date and cleared information on the ongoing Zika virus outbreak.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/zika-key-messages.pdf
Zika Virus Information for Healthcare Providers
CDC's Zika webpage for healthcare provider resources.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/hc-providers/index.html
Zika Virus: Information for Clinicians Slide Set
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/pdfs/clinicianppt.pdf
Print Resources in Different Languages
CDC fact sheets and posters for distribution to patients with resources that cover a variety of topics, including travel information, insect repellent, sexual transmission, and mosquito control.
http://www.cdc.gov/zika/fs-posters/index.html
Guidance
3/31/16 ZIKA GUIDANCE FOR MICHIGAN LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENTS
via Michigan Department of Health and Human Services | Bureau of EMS, Trauma and Preparedness
Below is a link to the updated guidance for Michigan Local Health Departments evaluating patients for Zika virus testing. At this time, testing on Michigan patients is still being conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories will notify providers and laboratories once testing is available in state. Document link: MDHHS ZIKA Guidance for Local Public Health Update 03312016.pdf
Below is a link to the updated guidance for Michigan Local Health Departments evaluating patients for Zika virus testing. At this time, testing on Michigan patients is still being conducted at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The MDHHS Bureau of Laboratories will notify providers and laboratories once testing is available in state. Document link: MDHHS ZIKA Guidance for Local Public Health Update 03312016.pdf
Dear Tribal Leaders Letter on Zika from CDC
*NEW* Guidance Expanded for Zika Virus- Miami-Dade, FL
*NEW* Key Zika Considerations for Healthcare Settings
*NEW* FDA Advises Testing for Zika Virus in All Donated Blood and Blood Components in the U.S. – (FDA)
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a revised guidance recommending universal testing of donated whole blood and blood components for Zika virus in the U.S. and its territories.
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm518218.htm
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm518218.htm
