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Pathogens of Interest

The Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) team is committed to supporting many different healthcare providers in their infection prevention and control needs. We are happy to provide resources that are tailored to Special, Emerging and Pathogens of Interest in different healthcare setting types.

The following resources have been collected to help support healthcare facilities in providing the most up to date and accurate information regarding infection prevention and control.

If your facility has questions relating to a current outbreak, exposure or pathogen of interest, please call our team at (402)552-2881 to be connected with an experienced Infection Preventionist.

CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Alerts

 

CDC HAN | Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection and Recommendations for Investigations and Response

On April 5, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza A(H5N1) Virus: Identification of Human Infection…

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CDC HAN | Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the United States

On March 28, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding an Increase in Invasive Serogroup Y Meningococcal Disease in the…

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NE DHHS HAN | Candida auris in Nebraska

On March 26, 2024 Nebraska DHHS released a HAN regarding a C. auris outbreak in the State of Nebraska. You…

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CDC HAN | Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks: Ensure Children in the United States and Those Traveling Internationally 6 Months and Older are Current on MMR Vaccination

On March 18, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding an Increase in Global and Domestic Measles Cases and Outbreaks:…

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CDC and CMS Present Stories from the Field: Immunization Strategies for Long Term Care

The CDC and CMS are hosting a webinar for QIN-QIOs and nursing home leaders, medical directors, directors of nursing and…

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Ne DHHS | 2023 Seasonal Influenza & Respiratory Updates for Clinicians

On December 20, 2023 Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released their Seasonal Influenza & Respiratory Updates for Clinicians.…

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CDC Food Safety Alert | Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Cantaloupes

SALMONELLA OUTBREAK: Please review this Food Safety Alert regarding Salmonella linked to cantaloupe.  The CDC advises looking for specific brands…

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NE DHHS HAN | Recall on Certain Brands of Saline and Sterile Water Medical Products

On November 22, 2023 NE DHHS released a HAN regarding Recall on Certain Brands of Saline and Sterile Water Medical…

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CDC’s Bridge Access Program: COVID-19 Vaccines at no cost!

CDC’s Bridge Access Program provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover…

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CDC Newsroom | CDC Recommends Updated COVID-19 Vaccine for Fall/Winter Virus Season

On September 12, 2023 the CDC released a statement of recommendation for individuals to receive the updated COVID-19 vaccine for…

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Nebraska Respiratory Illness Dashboard

Note: The dashboard is updated by Nebraska DHHS on a weekly basis. At the bottom of the dashboard is a scroll bar that lets you switch between views–RSV, Influenza, and COVID-19

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