| 8/24/10 |
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Shiga Toxin E. Coli Cases Among Fair Attendees
Three probable cases of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) with bloody diarrhea have been reported from Grand Traverse County with known onset dates between 8/15 - 8/17. All three are children who attended the Northwestern Michigan Fair in Traverse City, MI between 8/9 and 8/13. One case has been hospitalized with probable Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS).
This fair likely attracts visitors (especially children) from a broad geographic area, so associated cases could potentially occur outside of the Grand Traverse area. Medical providers should be alert to severe diarrheal illnesses including bloody diarrhea, and order stool testing (both culture and rapid diagnostic methods) for STEC.
Suspect STEC cases should be reported promptly into the Michigan Disease Surveillance System (MDSS) and asked about attendance at the fair. Contact MDCH Communicable Disease Division at 517-335-8165 concerning associated cases.
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| 8/18/10 |
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You Can’t Have a Healthy Body Without a Healthy Mouth
Children and families are a main focus of recommendations created by MIAAP and the 30-member Michigan Access to Oral Health Care Work Group. The report outlines concrete strategies and solutions to make sure people aren’t forced to go without dental care.
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| 8/3/10 |
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National AAP Policy Statement for Prevnar 13
PCV13, a 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, has been licensed by the US Food and Drug Administration to replace PCV7.
Read the full AAP Policy Statement
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| 7/20/10 |
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EHR Final Rule Released
Log into the AAP Member Center to view a summary of the changes in the Final Rule. Check back in the coming days and weeks for resources to help implement EHR systems consistent with this rule.
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| 7/8/10 |
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New Healthcare.Gov Website Lets You Take Control of Your Healthcare
The new Healthcare.Gov website is an innovative tool designed to help families take control of their healthcare. Learn more about insurance choices, your rights under the new Affordable Care Act at www.healthcare.gov. |
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| 7/8/10 |
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MIAAP Supports Affordable Care Act
MIAAP supports the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and healthcare reform to make our children’s health our highest national priority.
Read more about MIAAP's support of the new Affordable Care Act |
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| 3/26/10 |
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Historic Health Bill Passes House
U.S. House of Representatives pass historic health reform legislation. The AAP endorsed the House's health reform legislation package. Keep updated on legislative procedure and the AAP's advocacy efforts in the days ahead.
Read the AAP press release |
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| 2/17/10 |
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AAP Resident Programs
Recently, all American Academy of Pediatrics resident members were sent a notification regarding two very important Academy resident programs: the Resident Scholarship Program and the Resident Research Grant Program.
Read the AAP Letter |
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New School Immunization Requirements for 2010-2011
In early October 2009, new Communicable Disease Rules were passed by the Michigan Legislature regarding school immunization requirements.
Learn more... |
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Winter 2009/2010 Newsletter
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the PDF |
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Non-Safety Related H1N1 Vaccine Recall
Sanofi-Aventis SA (SNY) is recalling four lots
of the pediatric H1N1 swine flu vaccine because it isn't as potent
as needed, according to officials of the U.S. Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
Read the official CDC Health Update |
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American Academy of Pediatrics Launches HealthyChildren.org
Backed by 60,000 pediatricians, HealthyChildren.org offers
up-to-the-minute health advice with interactive tools and personalized content.
Visit the Parents page to learn more |
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H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) Information for Health Care Professionals |
