Influenza Conference
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Enhancing Seasonal Influenza SurveillanceAgenda July 23/24, 2008 Texas Department of State Health Services Main Campus K–100 Auditorium 1100 W. 49th St Austin TX 78756
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Day One July 23, 2008 |
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9 AM Opening Remarks and Introductions | Neil Pascoe, DSHS IDCU |
Global and National Flu Surveillance | Scott Epperson, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
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Overview of Texas Flu Surveillance | Lesley Bullion, DSHS IDCU |
Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network | Irene Brown, DSHS IDCU |
Remarks from SPSN Participant | Michael McShan, MD |
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Laboratory Media Prep Container Prep IATA and Shipping Specimen Acquisition Rapid Testing and Viral Isolation Specimen Collection | Miguel Garza/Martha Thompson Robert Russin, DSHS Laboratory Walter Douglas, DSHS Laboratory Walter Douglas, DSHS Laboratory Martha Thompson, DSHS Laboratory Neil Pascoe, DSHS IDCU
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Texas Surveillance in Detail Who has the best data, how make the best use of available data and resources. | All |
Advanced Practice Center Proposal | Tabatha Powell, UNT/Tarrant County Public Health
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Day Two July 24, 2008 |
9 AM Follow-up from Day One | Neil Pascoe, DSHS IDCU |
Laboratory Information Management System | Todd Lasco, DSHS Laboratory |
Laboratory Response Network and Surveillance | Todd Lasco, DSHS Laboratory |
Update on Influenza Vaccine | Mark Ritter, DSHS Immunizations |
Antiviral | Neil Pascoe, DSHS IDCU |
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Feedback and Communications | Lesley Bullion, DSHS IDCU |
Special Projects and Funding | Neil Pascoe, DSHS and Regions |
Plans for Next Flu Season and Future | Lesley Bullion and Neil Pascoe, DSHS IDCU |
Related topics: Protecting Yourself During the Cold and Flu Season, Avian Flu, Vaccine Preventable Diseases, Asthma and SARS
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