Katrina & Rita Response & Preparedness

Katrina & Rita Response & Preparedness - DFW Metroplex

Katrina & Rita Response & Preparedness
for DFW Metroplex Healthcare Facilities and Epidemiologists

This page is designed for communications, updates and alerts to support and encourage county and healthcare facility
epidemiology participation in efforts to assist with relief for victims of Katrina.

NEWS - ALERTS

CDC Director’s Emergency Operation Center Updated Daily

Infectious Disease and Dermatologic Conditions in Evacuees and Rescue Workers After Hurricane Katrina
--- Multiple States, August--September, 2005

Medical Care of Ill Hurricane Evacuees: Additional Diagnoses to Consider

Vibrio Illnesses After Hurricane Katrina - MMWR (September 23, 2005)

Click here to access ALL CDC resources for the Hurricane Katrina response
(Immunizations - Food & Water - Responders - Health Hazards - NEW POSTINGS DAILY!)

CDC Hurricane Health and Safety - New Postings Daily!

DISEASES

Click here for the current list of diseases diagnosed and identified with the Katrina evacuee patient population.

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Texas Department of State Health Services
	Hurricane Katrina Information for Health Care Professionals and Allied Fields Rare Amebic Illness Confirmed DSHS recommendations for immunization for persons going to areas directly affected by Hurricane Katrina ( made in consultation with the Viral Hepatitis Branch of CDC):. : Must be up to date on tetanus immunization. The recommended formulation is tetanus-diphtheria (Td) or tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (TdaP) where available. Health care workers should be up to date on Hepatitis B immunization; if not up to date, should receive a dose before going and then finish the series on return. For persons coming from areas directly affected by Hurricane Katrina: Bring up to date on tetanus immunization. For adolescents and adults, the recommended formulation is tetanus-diphtheria (Td) or tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis (TdaP) where available. Children under 7 years of age should receive DTaP if a booster is needed. Bring up to date on routine childhood immunizations. Texas WIC Program Opened to Katrina Refugees TEXAS HIV/STD E-UPDATE (KATRINA)
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	Methodist Health System has developed guidelines and a checklist to facilitate surveillance efforts for the patient population related to Katrina. Please feel free to download these forms to use as templates for your facility MHS Surveillance Guidelines MHS Surveillance Checklist MHS Recommendations for Stool Culture (Microbiology Lab)
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	Health-Related Evacuation Tips
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	Hurricane Katrina Interest Form Join Tarrant County Medical Reserve
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Reliable Donation Sites Return to Top of Page
	American Red Cross Samaritan's Purse One Star Foundation Somebody Cares Salvation Army