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 |
| Break | |
| Overview of Texas Flu Surveillance | Lesley Bullion, DSHS IDCU |
| Sentinel Provider Surveillance Network | Irene Brown, DSHS IDCU |
| Remarks from SPSN Participant | Michael McShan, MD |
| Lunch |   |
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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| Break | |
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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