Public Health Emerency Weekly Report

Public Health Emerency Weekly Report

Prepare for Hurricane Joaquin

Hurricane Joaquin is moving toward the east coast.  If you or your loved ones are in the path of the storm, take some time now to top off supplies, brush up on your emergency plan, touch base with the people you count on, tune in to your state and local officials, and learn about issues that could threaten your health or safety during and after a hurricane.  Learn More >>

From the White House Blog: 10 Things To Do for National Preparedness Month

As we wrap-up National Preparedness Month, Lisa Monaco, Assistant to the President for Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, outlines 10 things we can all do to make ourselves, our families and our nation more resilient in the face of disasters and emergencies.  Learn More >>

ASPR Makes Strides in Pandemic Influenza Preparedness

This week, ASPR awarded a series of contracts for drugs and vaccines to improve pandemic influenza preparedness.  ASPR is supporting the development of more effective and universal influenza vaccines as well as a monoclonal antibody drug. In addition, ASPR is helping to advance a drug for hospitalized influenza patients that could become the first in a new class of influenza antivirals.

ASPR Awards Contracts to Improve Treatment Options for Burn Victims 

ASPR is sponsoring new medical products to improve treatment options for thermal burn victims during a disaster.  Treatment of burn patients is demanding and few centers are equipped to handle it, which is why ASPR is supporting new products to treat severe burns and a new skin substitute.

Project BioShield Overview

Project BioShield provides HHS with authorities to speed the research, development, acquisition and use of priority medical countermeasures against chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological (CBRN) threats.  The program is supported by strong public-private partnerships, sustained investments, and a commitment to innovation.  Learn More >>

HHS launches resources system to improve disaster preparedness

Health and emergency preparedness professionals now have access to the nation’s most comprehensive system of resources designed to help communities better manage the health impacts of disasters.  The Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE) features resource materials, a help line, just-in-time suggestions and tools to share information gleaned from real-life experiences in preparing for, responding to and recovering from disasters. Learn More >