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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

 

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CDC HAN | Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in the United States

On March 18, 2025, the CDC released a HAN Ongoing Risk of Dengue Virus Infections and Updated Testing Recommendations in…

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NE DHHS HAN | Tuberculosis in Nebraska

On February 14, 2025 NE DHHS released a HAN regarding Tuberculosis in Nebraska. You can find more information at the…

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CDC HAN | Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda

On January 6, 2025 the CDC released a HAN regarding Ebola Outbreak Caused by Sudan virus in Uganda. You can…

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CDC HAN | Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients

On January 16, 2025 the CDC released a HAN regarding Accelerated Subtyping of Influenza A in Hospitalized Patients. You can…

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NE DHHS | News Release: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Detected in Nebraska Poultry

On December 18, 2024, Nebraska DHHS distributed a news release about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza being detected in Nebraska poultry.…

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CDC HAN | First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United States

On November 18, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding First Case of Clade I Mpox Diagnosed in the United…

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NE DHHS News Release | Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli Includes Nine Cases in Nebraska

On October 22, 2024, Nebraska DHHS issues a News Release on Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli Includes Nine Cases in…

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CDC HAN | Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina

On October 12, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding the Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions…

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NE DHHS HAN | Increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in Nebraska

On October 8, 2024, NE DHHS released a HAN regarding an Increase in Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Cases in Nebraska. You…

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CDC HAN | First Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of Rwanda

On October 3, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding the first Marburg Virus Disease Outbreak in the Republic of…

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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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