The FoodNet annual publication on the incidence and trends of infection with pathogens transmitted commonly through food was published in the April  18, 2014 edition of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR). The report summarizes data collected by FoodNet sites in 2013 and describes changes in incidence since 2006. This report shows limited progress... Read More »

A CEIP staff-authored blog post “How Can STD Programs Promote HPV Vaccination?” was recently posted to the National Coalition of STD Directors website in honor of STD Awareness Month April 2014.... Read More »

CEIP is pleased to announce that the link to the Food Service Manager Employee Health Toolkit has been posted to the home page of the California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) website. This link on the CCDEH website leads to the Food Service Manager Employee Health Toolkit webpage here on the CEIP website,... Read More »

In this issue: C. difficile Infection Treatment Analysis Influenza Specimens Food Service Health Toolkit Influenza Reminder New GBS App  ... Read More »

A report released by the President’s Cancer Panel, Accelerating HPV Vaccine Uptake: Urgency for Action to Prevent Cancer, asserts that “widespread vaccination against HPV could sharply reduce the number of cervical and other cancers and conditions caused by the virus.” The Panel issued an urgent call for energizing efforts that dramatically increase vaccine uptake.... Read More »

January is Cervical Health Awareness Month. Resources for both the public and providers are available on the National Cervical Cancer Coalition website. The Virtual Immunization Communication Network is hosting a webinar on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 (2:00 pm ET/ 11:00 am PT) which will focus on HPV vaccine and the important role that healthcare providers... Read More »

In this issue: Thank You Cervical Pre-cancer Now Reportable in Alameda County Snapshot of the California HPV-Impact Project HPV Vaccine in the News Who Should Get the Vaccine and How You Can Help HPV-Impact Update 2014 Infographic       ... Read More »

CDC reviews the top five health concerns in 2013 and previews the five health threats that loom for 2014. Preventing cancer in the US by vaccinating preteens and teens against HPV is one of CDC’s priorities for this year.... Read More »

On Tuesday, November 19, 2013, the California Emerging Infections Program hosted its 13th annual Under Surveillance symposium at the Elihu Harris Staff Office Building in downtown Oakland. Laboratorians, public health staff, nurses, and many other collaborators in the Bay Area and beyond attended this event. This year’s symposium set an all-time record for enrollment and... Read More »

November 19, 2013 • 8:30 am to 1:00 pm Elihu Harris State Office Building Oakland, CA Please join us for our 13th annual symposium, Under Surveillance 2013: Emerging Infections in California. Presentation topics include emerging respiratory viruses, electronic communicable disease reporting, Valley Fever, and an update on HPV. This FREE event is designed for laboratorians,... Read More »