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Monitoring Influenza Activity Using the BioSense System, 2003-2005
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One of the standard approaches to public health surveillance for influenza is to monitor the percent of visits to about 2000 sentinel physicians for influenza-like illness (%ILI; fever plus cough or sore throat). The BioSense System currently… read more… surveillance for influenza is to monitor the percent of visits to about 2000 sentinel physicians for influenza-like … surveillance for influenza is to monitor the percent of visits to about 2000 sentinel physicians for influenza- like … was one week before or after the seasonal increase in ILI visits to sentinel physicians. Data were analyzed for the … -
U.S. Dept. Veterans Affairs (VA) SMEC-bio Reporting for Leadership Decision Support
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VA is the U.S. federal agency responsible for providing services to America’s Veterans. Within VA, VHA is the organization responsible for administration of health care services. VHA, with 152 Medical Centers and over 900 outpatient clinics located… read more… the organization responsible for administration of health care services. VHA, with 152 Medical Centers and over 900 … located throughout the U.S. and territories, provided care to over 5 million patients in 2011. After the 2009 H1N1 … the organization responsible for administration of health care services. VHA, with 152 Medical Centers and over 900 … -
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs Integrated Operations Center (VA IOC): collaborations for surveillance, analysis, and prediction for infectious disease threat preparedness—pilot review of dengue occurrence
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Under leadership of the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Operations, Security and Preparedness has established the Veterans Affairs Integrated Operations Center, with the goal of enhancing integration and analysis of data, and… read more… Health Administration (VHA). The VHA provides medical care to over 5 million patients a year at 153 medical … capabilities. The outcomes will drive policy to enhance care of VA’s Veteran patients, and support preparedness …