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Public Health Surveillance in a Large Evacuation Shelter Post Hurricane Harvey
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Hurricane Harvey made landfall along the Texas coast on August 25th, 2017 as a Category 4 storm. It is estimated that the ensuing rainfall caused record flooding of at least 18 inches in 70% of Harris County. Over 30,000 residents were displaced and… read more… rainfall caused record flooding of at least 18 inches in 70% of Harris County. Over 30,000 residents were displaced … with an emphasis on sharing tools that were developed and may be utilized for future disaster response efforts; 3) … rainfall caused record flooding of at least 18 inches in 70% of Harris County. Over 30,000 residents were displaced … -
Integrated West Nile Virus Surveillance in Harris County, Texas, 2003 to 2018
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West Nile virus (WNV) is the leading cause of autochthonous arboviral disease in the United States. The virus is primarily spread to people through the bite of infected Culex species of mosquitos. WNV was first identified in Harris County, Texas, in… read more… result in hospitalizations and adverse outcomes3-7, thus may pose a significant concern in public health and … result in hospitalizations and adverse outcomes3-7, thus may pose a significant concern in public health and …