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Acute Communicable Disease (ACD) Newsletter

The Acute Communicable Disease Newsletter provides disease control and guidance updates, data from seasonal outbreaks, and relevant health services information.

Year

Volume / Issue

Description

2015

Volume 4 / Issue 2

Topics include Summertime Fever and the emergence of Chikungunya virus.

2015

Volume 4 / Issue 1

Topics include the return of measles, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and prevention of recreational water illnesses.

2014

Volume 3 / Issue 2

Topics include recognition and diagnosis of tickborne infections, tick bite prevention tips, and prevention of recreational water illnesses.

2014

Volume 3 / Issue 1

Topics include a spotlight on MERS-CoV, MERS-Co-V recommendations for providers, and ACD: A Year In Review.

2013

Volume 2 / Issue 4

Topics include recommendations and tools for appropriate antibiotic use and stewardship, microorganisms with a threat level of urgent, and a spotlight on carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE).

2013

Volume 2 / Issue 3

Topics include updated CDC guidance about testing for HCV infection, unmet HCV testing needs in Philadelphia, screening and linkage to care, and Hepatitis C resources from PDPH.

2013

Volume 2 / Issue 2

Topics include a seasonal comparison of influenza, and in-service opportunities for providers.

2013

Volume 2 / Issue 1

Topics include pertussis trends, a seasonal spotlight on influenza, and influenza surveillance activities.

2012

Volume 1 / Issue 4

Topics include West Nile Virus and Lyme Disease surveillance in Philadelphia, a seasonal spotlight on salmonella, and highlights about pertussis.

2012

Volume 1 / Issue 3

Topics include norovirus outbreaks, a spotlight on surveillance, and information for skilled nursing facilities.

2012

Volume 1 / Issue 2

Topics include influenza prevention, survey results, and updated infection prevention guidelines.

2012

Volume 1 / Issue 1

Topics include an introduction to the ACD program, a seasonal spotlight on food-borne illnesses, facts about influenza, disease reporting information, and resources.