#156 Measles, Meningitis, TB, and Avian Flu - CDC Updates

Since mid-March, the CDC has issued several health alerts through its Health Alert Network (HAN).  The most recent concerns are the increased number of tuberculosis cases in the U.S., a virulent form of meningococcal disease, and Avian Flu' which are all infectious respiratory diseases.   Learn what dental teams need to know and how to protect from these respiratory infections.

Resources:

• Sign up for HAN Email Updates https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/updates.asp
• CDC HAN - Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1)  https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00506.asp
• CDC Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the U.S.  https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00505.asp
• CDC Increase In Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks  https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00504.asp

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