The Health Alert Network or HAN system is being developed nationwide for the notification of physicians, veterinarians and others about bioterrorist activity or about naturally occurring diseases. The west-central node serves Caldwell, Cass, Clay, Clinton, Jackson, Lafayette, Platte and Ray counties. Disease alerts, warnings, recommendations and other information can be transmitted through this system to all or selected recipients. Notification can be by fax or e-mail.

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2012

Health Alert #1 - 1/6/2012 - Novel Influenza A (H3N2)

2011

Health Alert #18 - 12/27/2011 - Two cases of invasive Enterobacter sakazakii infection in inants treated in Missouri hospitals

Health Alert #17 - 12/20/2011 - Two cases of invasive Enterobacter sakazakii infection in inants treated in Missouri hospitals

Health Alert #16 - 10/27/2011 - Increase in reported Shiga toxin producing Escherihia coli (STEC) illnesses in St. Louis area

Health Alert #15 - 10/6/2011 - Listeria fact sheet with suggested framework for medical management of persons at elevated risk for invasive listeriosis and have been exposed to Listeria monocytogenes

Health Alert #14 - 8/26/2011 - Cryptosporidiosis at elevated level

Health Alert #13 - 7/13/2011 - Data suggest declining suceptibility to Cephalosporins among Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates

Health Alert #12 - 8/4/2011 - Association between Salmonella Heidelberg and consumption of ground turkey results in nationwide recall

Health Alert #11 - 7/25/2011 - Update to emergency room and primary care provider's reference sheets on Ehrlichiosis and Tick-Borne Spotted Fever illnesses

Health Alert #10 - number not used

Health Alert #9 - 6/24/2011 - High number of reported measles cases in the US in 2011

Health Alert #8 - 6/13/2011 - Deep skin wound fungal infection in people injured by tornado

Health Alert #7 - 6/6/2011 - Shig toxin-producing E. coli 01040 in travelers from Germany

Health Alert #6 - 5/12/2011 - New guidelines for management of STDs

Health Alert #5 - 4/29/2011 - FDA approves meningococcal vaccine for children under 2 years old

Health Alerts #2-4 - system tests

Health Alert #1 - 1/19/2011 - 7th Edtion Rabies Manual Released and Available onWebsite

 

2010

Health Alert #22 - 12/23/2010 - Guidance for Clinicians on the Use of Rapid Influenza Diagnostic Tests (RIDTs)

Health Alert #21 - 11/3/2010 - Pertussis and other Childhood Vaccines are Vital

Health Alert #20 - 9/8/2010 - Identification of Enterobacteriaceae Isolates Carrying a Newly Described Resistance Mechanism, the New Delhi Metallo-Beta-Lactamase (NDM-1)

Health Alert #19 - 8/26/2010 - Reminders about Salmonella

Health Alert #18 - 8/5/2010 - Seasonal Influenza A (H3N2) Virus Infection 8-5-10

Health Alert #16 - 7/13/2010 - Pertussis Identified in Two North Central Missouri Amish Communities

Health Alert #15 - 6/22/2010 - Heat-Related Illness is Reportable Condition in Missouri (downloadable form)

Health Alert #13 - 6/3/2010 - Healthcare Professionals Warned Not To Use Certain Intravenous Metronidazole, Ondansetron, and Ciprofloxacin Due To Potential Contamination

Health Alert #12 - 5/11/2010 - Health Advisory: Possible Dengue Infections in Relief Workers Returning from Haiti

Health Alert #10 - 4/20/2010 - New vaccine requirements for 2010-11 school year

Health Alert #9 - 4/14/2010 - Increased Shigella Cases in Kansas City Metropolitan Area

Health Alert #8 - 3/15/2010 - Health Advisory Concerning Potential Cases of Mumps During a Multi-State Outbreak

Health Alert #7 - 3/11/2010 - Vaccine Disposal in Missouri

Health Alert #6 - 3/5/2010 - K2 Synthetic Marijuana Use Among Teenagers and Young Adults in Missouri

Health Alert #5 - 2/17/2010 - Presentation on TB in children March 5

Health Alert #4 - 2/10/2010 - Interim Recommendations from CDC for Initial Domestic Medical Screening of Haitian Orphans

Health Alert #3 - 2/3/2010 - Sanofi Pasteur Monovalent 2009 (H1N1) Influenza Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes — Shortened Shelf Life of Certain Lots

Health Alert #2  - 2/1/2010 - Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of Sanofi Pasteur H1N1 Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes

 

2009

Health Alert - 12/24/2009 - Increase in Shigella in Kansas City Metro Area  

Health Alert - 12/23/2009 - Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Nasal Spray Vaccine  

Health Alert - 12/15/2009 - Non-Safety Related Voluntary Recall of Certain Lots of H1N1 Pediatric Vaccine in Pre-Filled Syringes 

Health Alert - 11/25/2009 - KCHD Situation Update -- H1N1 Vaccine November 25, 2009 

Health Alert - 11/13/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update 14: Antiviral Drugs from the SNS, Key Issues Concerning Antivirals, Peramivir Availability, H1N1 Vaccines, Clinical Support Line for Providers of Care to Pregnant/Postpartum Women 

Health Alert - 11/12/2009 - KCHD Situation Update -- H1N1 Vaccine November 12, 2009

Health Alert - 10/29/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update 13: Antiviral Treatment of Hospitalized Patients, Peramivir EUA, New CDC Clinical Support Line, Reporting Selected Categories of Influenza Patients, Influenza Vaccinations and Pregnant Women

Health Alert - 10/23/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update 12: Use of H1N1 Influenza Vaccine Containing Thimerosal, Missouri's H1N1 InfoLine, Antiviral Drug Use, Clinical Features of Severe Cases, Triage Algorithms, H1N1 Influenza Vaccine

Health Alert - 10/6/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Vaccination Survey for Healthcare Providers - Final Request

Health Update - 09/11/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update 10: Reporting Laboratory-Confirmed Cases of Influenza, and Outbreaks of Influenza-Like Illness, to Public Health Officials

Health Advisory - 09/10/2009 - Shortage of Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment for Prophylaxis of Ophthalmia Neonatorum

Health Alert - 09/4/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update 9: Pregnant Women

Health Alert - 08/28/2009 - Reminder Concerning the Appropriate Use of Antiviral Medications for Novel (H1N1) Influenza

Health Alert - 08/25/2009 - H1N1 Vaccination Survey for Healthcare Providers

Health Alert - 08/18/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Primary Care Provider Information Exchange (Open Door Forum)

Health Alert - 08/12/2009 - H1N1 Information for the Upcoming 2009-2010 School Year

Health Alert - 08/07/2009 - CDC Updates Recommendations for the Amount of Time Persons with Influenza-Like Illness should be Away from Others

Health Alert - 07/29/2009 - Novel H1N1 Influenza Update

Health Alert - 07/20/2009 - Emergency Room and Primary Care Providers' Reference Sheet on Ehrlichiosis and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Health Alert - 07/15/2009 - Clinicians Advised to Halt Use of Propofol from Tainted Lots

Health Alert - 07/10/2009 - Three Reports of Oseltamivir Resistant Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses

Health Alert - 07/08/2009 - Febrile Reactions Following Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Procedures

Health Alert - 07/01/2009 - Reinstatement Of Haemophilus influenza Type B (Hib) Booster Dose

Health Alert - 06/10/2009 - Important Changes Related to Novel Influenza A H1N1 Testing Performed by the Missouri State Public Health Laboratory

Health Communication - 05/15/2009 - Kansas City Health Department Discontinues Entry of Immunization Records into Statewide Registry

Health Communication - 05/12/2009 - Special Sunday Laboratory Courier Pick Up Cancelled

Health Alert - 05/08/2009 - 2009 H1N1 Influenza Update

Health Alert - 05/04/2009 - Interim Guidance for Clinicians on Identifying and Caring for Patients with Novel influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection

Health Alert - 05/02/2009 - Local 2009 H1N1 Influenza Cases Confirmed

Health Alert - 04/30/2009 - H1N1 (Swine) Influenza Information for Schools

Health Alert - 04/27/2009 - Swine Influenza: Update 1

Health Communication - 03/27/2009 - Resources Available for STD Awareness Month (April 2009)

Health Advisory - 02/09/2009 - CDC Issues Interim Recommendations for the Use of Influenza Antiviral Medications in the Setting of Oseltamivir Resistance among Circulating Influenza A (H1N1) Viruses

Health Advisory - 01/20/2009 - CDC Investigation and Interim Recommendations: Outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium Infections - -United States

Health Alert - 01/14/2009 - Pertussis Situation in Cass, Bates and Henry Counties in Missouri