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HIV Testing Kits To Be Distributed To Residents In Washington, D.C., This Week
On Wednesday, a national HIV testing campaign called "Don"t?Guess?Test!" is making a "controversial move" by distributing free HIV testing kits that have not been approved by FDA in the lead up to National HIV Testing Day on June 27, the Washington Business Journal reports. The kits have been clinically tested and are available in Africa, Asia and Europe, according to the Business Journal. Due to the sensitive nature of the non-FDA-approved kits, campaign officials are not disclosing how many tests will be distributed or the location of distribution at this time (Plumb, Washington Business Journal, 6/22).
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A new ISO technical report on how to make the best use of medical equipment for fever screening at key locations such as international airports will help public health authorities to contain the spread of infectious diseases such as the H1N1 influenza virus and so prevent them from developing into pandemics.
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The incidence of cardiovascular disease is rising due to factors such as ageing, obesity, smoking and other cardiac ailments. Each year cardiovascular diseases cause over 4.3 million deaths, accounting for 48 per cent of all mortalities in Europe.
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Connecticut Department Of Public Health Implements Plan To Limit The Spread Of Novel H1N1 Influenza In Youth Camps

The Department of Public Health (DPH) announced that it is implementing a plan to limit the spread of novel H1N1 influenza, or swine flu, in youth camps. "The health and wellness of our children is a top priority," stated DPH Commissioner Dr. J. Robert Galvin. "At this time of year, when school is ending and many children are attending camps, it is important that the camps are aware of the seriousness of H1N1 and the best ways to protect the children attending their camps from it." DPH"s plan to limit the spread of novel H1N1 influenza in youth camps includes: - Coordinating with local health departments and licensed camps throughout the state to assist them in addressing the current H1N1 situation while they prepare for the upcoming camp season. - Encouraging camps to develop a working relationship with local health officials and plan jointly for possible contingencies during the camp season. - Encouraging camps to pre-plan with parents/guardians regarding how illnesses or health emergencies among children attending camp will be handled. - Encouraging camps to educate parents and staff about communicable disease prevention including specific information on how to recognize symptoms of influenza-like illness. DPH is recommending guidance recently issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) specific to novel H1N1 influenza and camps. In addition, DPH has advised camps of the procedures for reporting outbreaks and disease in a camp setting, and provided camps with an informational letter for parents regarding when to keep their children home from camp. The CDC guidance as well as the materials developed by DPH may be accessed by visiting the Connecticut Flu Watch at http://www.ct.gov/ctfluwatch/swineflu and are posted under the heading "Schools/Daycares/Camps." The Department of Public Health licenses more than 400 youth camps each year. Licensing assures that those programs that are licensed have achieved at least the minimum standards required by law to meet the health, safety and comfort needs of campers and staff. The Connecticut Department of Public Health


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