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Utilizing Syndromic Surveillance for Hurricane Irma-Related CO Poisonings in Florida
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On September 10, 2017, Hurricane Irma made landfall in Florida. Over 90% of Florida counties reported power outages as of September 11. During power outages, CO poisonings often occur due to indoor use of fuel combustion sources (e.g., cooking,… read more… power outages as of September 11. During power outages, CO poisonings often occur due to indoor use of fuel … (e.g., cooking, heating) or generators for electricity. CO poisoning is a reportable condition in Florida; health … of Health (FDOH). In Florida, approximately 202 cases of CO poisoning are reported each year (three-year average from … -
Poison center data for public health surveillance: Poison center and public health perspectives
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Since 2008, poisoning is the leading cause of injury-related death in the United States; since 1980, the poisoning-related fatality rate in the United States (U.S.) has almost tripled. Many poison-related injuries and deaths are reported to regional… read more… the PC and PH Collaborations Community of Practice (CoP) has collaborated with members to provide educational … at relevant national and international conferences. The CoP includes over 200 members from state and local PH … the PC and PH Collaborations Community of Practice (CoP) has collaborated with members to provide educational … -
Use of data from poison centers for hazardous exposure and illness surveillance
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United States federal, state and local public health often collaborate with poison centers (PCs) for hazardous exposure and illness surveillance. The primary goals of this collaboration are to improve public health surveillance for hazardous… read more… and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (CoP) was created by CDC as a means to share experiences, … center perspective to collaboration and also discuss the CoP's role in facilitating these relationships. Presenters … and Public Health Collaborations Community of Practice (CoP) was created by CDC as a means to share experiences, … -
Enhancement of ESSENCE-based chemical surveillance by incorporation of real-time poison information center data
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Florida Department of Health has developed a statewide syndromic surveillance system based on the Electronic Surveillance System for the Early Notification of Community-based Epidemics (ESSENCE). Authorized users can currently access… read more… P Mulay et al.; licensee Emerging Health Threats Journal. www.eht-journal.org 32 miological interface to the FPICN … Health Threats Journal P Mulay et al. 2011, 4:s40 www.eht-journal.org page 2/2 33 …