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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 … -
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 …