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West Nile Virus 2003 Response Plan

West Nile Virus 2003 Response Plan. Dr. David Johnson Michigan Department of Community Health. Components of 2003 WNV Plan. Communications Surveillance Personal Protection Mosquito Control Recommendations. Communications. Press Releases Internet 2003 Conference Hotline

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West Nile Virus 2003 Response Plan

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  1. West Nile Virus 2003 Response Plan Dr. David Johnson Michigan Department of Community Health

  2. Components of 2003 WNV Plan • Communications • Surveillance • Personal Protection • Mosquito Control Recommendations

  3. Communications • Press Releases • Internet • 2003 Conference • Hotline • Educational Materials

  4. Website www.michigan.gov/westnilevirus

  5. Purpose of Website • Inter-agency site with MDCH, MDA, MDMR, MDEQ, MDIT, e-Michigan, and MSU. • Disseminate up-to-date information on WNV surveillance data in birds, horses, humans, and mosquitoes. • Solicit dead corvid reports and specimens for testing.

  6. Additional Sources of Information • Hotline: 1-888-668-0869 Provides general information about WNV and updates in current info • Educational materials Pamphlets PSA’s

  7. Surveillance • Bird • Human • Horse • Mosquito

  8. Bird Surveillance • Web-based reporting on dead corvid sightings (crows, blue jays, and ravens) • Community-based testing offered (zip code) • Collecting of appropriate specimens for WNV testing • Instantly updated tables of # of birds reported per county • Weekly updates of positive birds/zip code

  9. Human Surveillance • Communication with health care providers regarding testing and diagnostic criteria • WNV is reportable condition • Information provided on the website • Weekly updates on positive specimens tested at MDCH Laboratories • Pesticide Adverse Event reporting

  10. Personal Protection • Individuals are responsible for reducing their exposure to mosquitoes • Use of appropriate insect repellents according to package directions • Source reduction around home/screening • Avoid outdoor activity when mosquitoes most active

  11. Michigan’s WNV Interagency Group • Michigan Department of Community Health • Bureau of Epidemiology • Bureau of Laboratories • Michigan State University • Diagnostic Center for Population and Animal Health • Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics • Michigan Department of Agriculture • Pesticide and Plant Pest Mgt. Division • Animal Industry Division • Laboratory Division • Michigan Department of Natural Resources • Wildlife Diseases Division • Michigan Department of Environmental Quality • Water Division

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