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  • A Survey of Usage and Response Protocols of Syndromic Surveillance Systems by State Public Health Departments in the United States

    Content Type: Abstract

    Within the syndromic surveillance literature there are acknowledged gaps with respect to penetration of syndromic surveillance systems and standard or promising practices for response. The lack of adequate data and evidence-based… read more
    … by syndromic surveillance systems and creating response guidance materials for public health practitioners. The … by syndromic surveillance systems and creating response guidance materials for public health practitioners. The … by syndromic surveillance systems and creating response guidance materials for public health practitioners. The …
  • Preparing for the Pandemic: A Review of State Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Plans Reveals Increased Reliance on Advanced Surveillance; Recommendations for Pandemic Influenza Surveillance

    Content Type: Abstract

    In response to increasing reports of avian influenza being identified throughout the eastern hemisphere, the U.S. Homeland Security Council, the Infectious Disease Society of America, and others have called for expansion of… read more
    … Human Services pandemic influenza preparedness plan guidance. Like many states, the Connecticut Department of … & Human Services pandemic influenza preparedness plan guidance [3]. Like many states, the Connecticut Department … Human Services pandemic influenza preparedness plan guidance. Like many states, the Connecticut Department of …
  • Adverse Drug Events: Insights From Google Search Volume

    Content Type: Abstract

    Adverse drug events (ADEs) are a major cause of morbidity and mortality. However, post-marketing surveillance systems are passive and reporting is generally not mandated. Thus, many ADEs go unreported, and it is difficult to estimate and/or… read more
    … side effects are more difficult to characterize and document. Drugs with a high risk of harm outweighing the … detection and characterization of adverse drug events. Document … side effects are more difficult to characterize and document. Drugs with a high risk of harm outweighing the …
  • Relationship between Clinical Screening Tools, Syndromic Surveillance, and Influenza-Positive Patients

    Content Type: Abstract

    In 2003, with the advent of SARS, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) released a document mandating the use of a clinical screening tool to detect patients at high risk for having a febrile respiratory illness (FRI), defined… read more
    … Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) released a document mandating the use of a clinical screening tool to … would be a more effective screening tool than FRI. Document … Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) released a document mandating the use of a clinical screening tool to …
  • What Happens in Vegas, Doesn’t Stay in Vegas: Traveling Waves of Influenza in the US Elderly Population, 1991-2004

    Content Type: Abstract

    Influenza is a significant public health problems in the US leading to over one million hospitalizations in the elderly population (age 65 and over) annually. While influenza preparedness is an important public health issue, previous… read more
    … in the elderly population. These findings fail to document the intricacies of each unique influenza season, … for susceptible populations such as the elderly. Document … in the elderly population.2 These findings fail to document the intricacies of each unique influenza season, …
  • Natural Disasters and Use of Syndromic Surveillance: Austin, Texas Metro Area 2011

    Content Type: Abstract

    Emergency management during a disaster entails innumerable challenges. Each disaster uniquely shapes the types and timing of information needed both to manage the disaster and to measure the impact on available resources, the environment, and… read more
    … actions during the course of the disaster, as well as, document potential areas for future mitigation efforts.   … during the response to each different type of disaster. Document … actions during the course of the disaster, as well as document potential areas for future mitigation efforts. …
  • Towards Integrated Syndromic Surveillance in Europe?

    Content Type: Webinar

    Triple - S is a project co-financed by the European commission through the Executive Agency for Health and Consumers. THe project encompasses an inventory of existing and proposed syndromic surveillance systems in Europe, including country visits… read more
    … - S project and how it provides scientific and technical guidance to help increase the European capacity for … - S project and how it provides scientific and technical guidance to help increase the European capacity for …
  • Meaningful Use and Public Health Practice Community Call

    Content Type: Meeting Recordings & Notes

    In response to the Meaningful Use roundtable discussion at the 2011 ISDS Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, ISDS has established a monthly community conference call open to anyone interested in issues relating to Meaningful Use. The purpose of this… read more
    … in this field and spark collaborative efforts to share guidance, resources, and technical assistance. This is a … in this field and spark collaborative efforts to share guidance, resources, and technical assistance. This is a … in this field and spark collaborative efforts to share guidance, resources, and technical assistance. This is a …