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This report updates the 2006 CDC recommendations for the diagnosis and management of tickborne rickettsial diseases in the United States. Updated recommendations are needed to address the changing epidemiology of tickborne rickettsial diseases, provide current information about new and emerging tickborne rickettsial pathogens, and highlight advances in recommended diagnostic tests and updated treatment information.

Jun 2
Jun 2 READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 6 of 6)

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Infection Control, Safety

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

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Jun 2 READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 5 of 6)

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Infection Control, Safety

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

Jun 2
Jun 2 READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 4 of 6)

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Infection Control, Safety

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

Jun 2
Jun 2 READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 3 of 6)

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Infection Control, Safety

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

Jun 2
Jun 2 READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 2 of 6)

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Infection Control, Safety

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

Jun 2
Jun 2 READ: CDC Vessel (Cruise Ship) Sanitation Program (Part 1 of 6)

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Infection Control, Safety

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention established the Vessel Sanitation Program in the 1970s as a cooperative activity with the cruise ship industry. This 2011 operations manual offers guidelines for the development and implementation of comprehensive sanitation programs on cruise ships to minimize the risk for acute gastroenteritis.

May 23
May 23 READ: CDC Infectiousness and Infection Control

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Infection Control, Infectious Diseases

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This module discusses the factors that determine the infectiousness of a person with TB disease. In addition, it offers guidance on the precautions necessary to prevent the spread of TB in health care settings and communities.

May 23
May 23 READ: CDC Guidance for Environmental Cleaning in Hospitals

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Infection Control

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These CDC excerpts provide guidance for the evaluation of environmental cleaning in hospitals.

May 23
May 23 READ: CDC Core Infection Prevention and Control Practices

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Infection Control

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This document concisely describes a core set of infection prevention and control practices that are required in all healthcare settings. The recommendations outlined in this document are intended to serve as a standard reference and to reduce the need for redundant evaluation practices that are considered basic standards of medical care.

May 21
May 21 READ: CEPA Report on Indoor Air Pollution

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IAQ, Infection Control

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This report summarizes the best scientific information available on indoor air pollution, including information on common indoor pollutants, potential health impacts of indoor pollutants, and existing regulations and practices for the mitigation of indoor pollutants.

May 21
May 21 READ: NOAAH Report on Environmental Health Hazards (Part 1 of 2)

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Mold, Lead, Infection Control

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This report looks at three environmental hazards that pose serious threats to human health in general and disproportionately harm residents of low-income housing: lead poisoning, mold contamination, and pest infestation.

May 21
May 21 READ: NOAAH Report on Environmental Health Hazards (Part 2 of 2)

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Infection Control, Lead, Mold

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This report looks at three environmental hazards that pose serious threats to human health in general and disproportionately harm residents of low-income housing: lead poisoning, mold contamination, and pest infestation.

May 21
May 21 READ: ACEOM Statement on Health Effects Associated with Mold

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Infection Control, Mold

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This evidence-based statement from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ACOEM) discusses the state of scientific knowledge as to the nature of fungal-related illnesses. Particular attention is given to the possible health effects of mycotoxins, which give rise to much of the concern and controversy surrounding indoor molds.

May 17
May 17 READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 3 of 3)

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IAQ, Infection Control, Mold

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This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.

May 17
May 17 READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 2 of 3)

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Infection Control, Mold, IAQ

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This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.

May 17
May 17 READ: WHO Guidelines for Indoor Air Quality: Dampness and Mould (Part 1 of 3)

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IAQ, Mold, Infection Control

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This document provides a comprehensive review of the scientific evidence on health problems associated with building moisture and biological agents. The review concludes that the most important effects are increased prevalences of respiratory symptoms, allergies and asthma as well as perturbation of the immunological system. The document also summarizes the available information on the conditions that determine the presence of mould and measures to control their growth indoors.

Jan 12
Jan 12 READ: CDC, Childhood Blood and Environmental Lead Levels Part 1 of 2

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Exposure Prevention, Infection Control, Lead

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This document contains basic information and procedures for Community Childhood Blood Lead studies. It is specifically intended to be a field guide for studies seeking to assess child blood lead prevalence and environmental exposures to lead.

Jan 4
Jan 4 READ: CDC Public Health Emergency Response Guide

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Safety, Exposure Prevention, Infection Control

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This CDC document provides guidance for state, local, and tribal public health professionals in the initiation of response activities during the first 24 hours of an emergency or disaster.

Jul 11
Jul 11 READ: OSHA - Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response Guidance for Healthcare Workers and Healthcare Employers (Part 2 of 2)

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Infection Control, Infectious Diseases, Safety

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The goal of this document is to help healthcare workers and employers prepare for and respond to an influenza pandemic. It is subdivided under four topics: Clinical background information on influenza, Infection control, Pandemic influenza preparedness, and OSHA standards of special importance. The document also contains appendices which provide pandemic planners with samples of infection control plans, examples of practical pandemic planning tools, and additional technical information.

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This module discusses the factors that determine the infectiousness of a person with TB disease. In addition, it offers guidance on the precautions necessary to prevent the spread of TB in health care settings and communities.

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These CDC excerpts provide guidance for the evaluation of environmental cleaning in hospitals.

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This report summarizes the best scientific information available on indoor air pollution, including information on common indoor pollutants, potential health impacts of indoor pollutants, and existing regulations and practices for the mitigation of indoor pollutants.

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This report looks at three environmental hazards that pose serious threats to human health in general and disproportionately harm residents of low-income housing: lead poisoning, mold contamination, and pest infestation.

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This report looks at three environmental hazards that pose serious threats to human health in general and disproportionately harm residents of low-income housing: lead poisoning, mold contamination, and pest infestation.

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This document contains basic information and procedures for Community Childhood Blood Lead studies. It is specifically intended to be a field guide for studies seeking to assess child blood lead prevalence and environmental exposures to lead.

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This CDC document provides guidance for state, local, and tribal public health professionals in the initiation of response activities during the first 24 hours of an emergency or disaster.

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ACAC offers independent professional certification to consultants, investigators, remediators and administrators in fields related to the building sciences.