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18th Annual NALBOH Conference
Call for Presentations
"Journey to the Future:
Facing Public Health Challenges Today
for a Healthier Tomorrow"
August 5-7, 2010
Omaha, Nebraska
Submit an abstract today!
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Congratulations to
Incoming
Board of Directors
Donna Rozar, 2010 NALBOH President
Ed Schneider, 2010 President-Elect
Ann Benson, 2010 West Regional Director
Robert Blackburn, 2010 State Affiliate Director
Steve Scanlin, 2010 State Affiliate Director
Nancy Terwoord, 2010 East Great Lakes Regional Director
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H1N1 Flu Update 
Flu related activity is widespread in 41 states and influenza-like illness, flu-related hospitalizations and flu-related deaths are all higher than expected for this time of year. Almost all of the influenza viruses identified so far are 2009 H1N1 influenza A viruses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a three-step approach to fighting the flu: vaccination, everyday preventive actions, including covering coughs, frequent hand washing, and staying home when sick, and the correct use of antiviral drugs if your doctor recommends them. These 2009 H1N1 viruses remain similar to the virus chosen for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, and remain susceptible to the antiviral drugs oseltamivir and zanamivir with rare exception. The 2009 H1N1 vaccination has begun but initial supplies are limited. More doses are expected for shipment each week. Assure members of the public who want to receive this vaccine to be patient as this program expands and more vaccine becomes available. There eventually will be enough vaccine available for anyone who wishes to receive it.
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NALBOH's Tobacco
Use Prevention and Control web pages have been updated to provide your board of health with the most relevant tobacco control information for your state. Simply click on your state to find information related to your state's tobacco resources and easily compare that data with other states in your region.
Continue to check back on these web pages, as they will be updated regularly as resources and publications from your state become available! |
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Page updated 11/10/2009. |
