01/23/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 1/23/2019. This six-page report on cases of Q fever is based on data for 2016 retrieved from The European Surveillance System (TESSy) on April 4, 2018. In 2016, 1,102 cases of Q fever were reported in the European Union/European Economic Area, 1,058 (96 percent) of which were confirmed. (PDF)
01/22/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: European Union, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). Published: 1/22/2019. This six-page report on cases of tularemia is based on data for 2016 retrieved from The European Surveillance System (TESSy) on April 4, 2018. In 2016, 1,148 cases of tularemia were reported in the European Union/European Economic Area, 1,096 (95 percent) of which were confirmed. (PDF)
01/18/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Library of Medicine [National Institutes of Health] (NLM). Published: 1/18/2019. This Web page was developed by a White House National Security Council federal interagency working group, and provides information and resources to help the emergency response community prepare for and respond to a fourth generation agent (FGA, also known as Novichoks or A-series nerve agents) incident if one ever occurs in the U.S. This Web page includes links to a safety awareness bulletin for first on-scene responders, a reference guide for HAZMAT teams, and medical management guidelines. (Text)
01/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Library of Medicine [National Institutes of Health] (NLM). Published: 2019. This one-page document developed by a White House National Security Council federal interagency working group, was designed to educate and prepare first responders for situations when law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS) personnel are first to arrive on scene and initially may be unaware that a fourth generation agent (FGA, also known as A-series or Novichok nerve agents), is present. This bulletin will assist departments and agencies develop specific guidance and training to enhance overall preparedness efforts. (PDF)
01/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Library of Medicine [National Institutes of Health] (NLM). Published: 2019. This 10-page reference guide was developed by a White House National Security Council federal interagency working group, and was designed to educate and prepare hazardous materials (HAZMAT) response teams. The guide includes chemical and physical properties of fourth generation agents (FGA, also known as A-series or Novichok nerve agents), as well as detection, firefighting, personal protective equipment, and decontamination recommendations for situations when responding to a known or suspected fourth generation agent incident. This guide will assist HAZMAT response teams develop specific guidance and training to enhance overall preparedness efforts. (PDF)
01/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Library of Medicine [National Institutes of Health] (NLM). Published: 2019. This 21-page document provides guidelines that were developed by a White House National Security Council federal interagency working group and are intended to support fire, emergency medical services, and hospital staff in the medical management of patients if an incident occurs involving a fourth generation agent (FGA, also known as A-series or Novichok nerve agents). The PDF document is divided into two Web pages, one for pre-hospital care and one for in-hospital care. (PDF)
01/01/2019 12:00 AM EST
Source: National Academies Press (NAP). Published: 2019. This 20-page report summarizes a Transportation Research Board event held on March 6-7, 2018, in Washington, DC, that discussed the roles of airports in reducing transmission of communicable diseases. Speakers represented the federal government, domestic and foreign airports, local public health agencies, an international aviation organization, and academia. The proceedings focused largely on strategies, best practices, and suggestions that pertain specifically to airports, as identified by the invited speakers. (Text)
12/01/2018 12:00 AM EST
Source: Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. Published: 12/2018. This 17-page study guide is a companion to Child Neglect in Humanitarian Settings: Literature Review and Recommendations for Strengthening Prevention and Response, which synthesizes evidence on the prevalence, patterns, and impacts of child neglect in humanitarian contexts, and offers recommendations for additional research and next steps. This guide uses a Q&A approach to highlight essential points and encourage deeper understanding and use. (PDF)
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