|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|
Flu Updates The following link(s) will open in one new tab or window. Should you have any questions regarding this article, please follow the specific contact information provided. Flu season continues in January so while no new resources have come to our attention we are reprinting last month’s article for those looking for easy access to links and other information on the flu. In addition to general flu information, the NYS Department of Health also has a page dedicated to H1N1 influenza that gives updates on flu monitoring, vaccine availability and other information specific to NYS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released new technical assistance announcing that people with certain disabilities, including intellectual disabilities, are at risk of contracting the 2009 H1N1 flu and should be considered in the priority group to receive the H1N1 vaccine. The announcement also clarified that direct support professionals and "others" in constant contact with these individuals with disabilities are in the priority group to receive the vaccine. Parent caregivers are part of the "others" category.
New Website on people with disabilities and the H1N1 flu The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a new website on people with disabilities and the 2009 H1N1 flu. The site contains information on prevention, the H1N1 vaccine, and treatment. See: www.cdc.gov/Features/DisabilitiesH1N1/ 2009 H1N1 UPDATES From the Administration on Developmental Disabilities Flu activity this year has been higher than what is seen during the peak of many regular flu seasons. Almost all of the flu viruses identified this season so far are 2009 H1N1. All states have placed orders for the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, and more orders are expected daily. Vaccine is arriving in thousands of places across the country. Because the vaccine distribution system varies by state, the vaccine situation on the ground may differ from community to community. Clinical trials conducted by the National Institutes of Health and the vaccine manufacturers have shown that the new H1N1 vaccine is both safe and effective. In the past, flu pandemics have been characterized by multiple waves. Scientists and doctors recommend H1N1 vaccination even if flu activity slows, as it could resume later in the season. Some tools suggested by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to help you prevent the flu, know what to do if you get sick, and find a place to get vaccinated follow. People recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to receive the vaccine as soon possible include:
www.FLU.gov is a one-stop resource with the latest updates on the H1N1 flu. On this site, you can find information on How to Prevent and Treat the Flu, Flu Essentials: What You Need to Know and Why the H1N1 Vaccine is Safe and Recommended by Health Experts. To look up where to get vaccinated in your state, visit the Vaccine Locator. An additional resource is the CDC hotline, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636), which offers services in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Heard a rumor? Visit Myths & Facts to run a fact check. Please share this information with your family, friends, co-workers and networks today. Let's work together to help keep our communities safe and healthy. This information forwarded to us by the Information and Technical Assistance Center for Councils on Developmental Disabilities www.itacchelp.org/. American Sign Language (ASL) videos American Sign Language (ASL) videos and captions about the H1N1 (swine) flu, including public service announcements and information on symptoms and prevention. Includes videos provided by Health Information Translations and DeafMD. www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/deaf.htm
February 2010
|
August 2010 Contact Us
Phone: 1-800-395-3372 Upcoming DDPC Meetings August 2010:
8/9/10 - Chilodrens Issues Committee Meeting *Notice* Open Government and the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC). All DDPC meetings are held in Albany, NY unless otherwise noted. Under law, the New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC) meetings and DDPC Standing Committee meetings are open meetings. If the public wants to attend, they can attend as observers. Participants may be asked to leave during breaks in the deliberations and when the meeting goes into executive session. If more information, please contact the DDPC directly.
People First Language The DDPC strictly adheres to and encourages the use of people first language. However you may note that in some articles/stories appearing in the E-Bulletin the language used is not always entirely people first. Articles submitted to the DDPC are taken verbatim from the source and are therefore not edited by the DDPC for correct people first language due to copyright restrictions. |
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
