SACCHO (State Association of County and City Health Officials)

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directors and external partners. </I></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>~~NEW ~~ </B></I><A HREF="data_sources.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Data Sources"><I><B>DATA SOURCES</B></I></A><I><B> </B></I><I><B>~~NEW ~~</B></I></div> <div> <A HREF="saccho_member__protected.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SACCHO Member s Only page"><B>Click here to go to the </B></A><A HREF="saccho_member__protected.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SACCHO Member s Only page"><I><B>SACCHO Member's Only</B></I></A><A HREF="saccho_member__protected.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SACCHO Member s Only page"><B> page</B></A></div> <div>  <A NAME="lhds_1"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="394" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 79 ><NOBR><div> <B>Nebraska Local Health Departments</B></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Download a listing of all Nebraska <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/All LHD-4-2008.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/All LHD-4-">Local Health Departments</A></div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Map of all <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/2005LHDmap.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/2005LHDmap">Nebraska Local Health Departments</A></div> <div> <A HREF="#nebraska_s_local_health_department" TITLE="SACCHO (State Association of County and "><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Website for Local Health Departments</A></div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <div> <B> <TABLE BORDER="2" CELLPADDING="2" CELLSPACING="1" WIDTH="636" BORDERCOLORLIGHT="#C0C0C0" BORDERCOLORDARK="#808080" FRAME="BOX" RULES="ALL" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" > <tR> <tD VALIGN=TOP HEIGHT= 207 ><NOBR><div> <B><IMG SRC="0ecf1b50.jpg" border=0 width="241" height="181" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Kim Engel - Kay Oestmann - Terry Krohn</B></div> </NOBR></tD> <tD VALIGN=TOP><NOBR><bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Nebraska SACCHO Executive Committee</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:sedhd@alltel.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:sedhd@alltel.net">Kay Oestmann</A>, Chair</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:engelk@bbc.net" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:engelk@bbc.net">Kim Engel</A>, Vice-Chair</div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="mailto:terry.krohn@tworiverspublichealth.com" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:terry.krohn@tworiverspublichealth">Terry Krohn</A>, Secretary</div> </NOBR></tD> </tR> </TABLE></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <I><B>Are you a 2008 PHAN Member? </B></I><A HREF="2008_members.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="2008 Members"><I>CHECK HERE</I></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="pandemic_influenza_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>~~ for Local Health Departments~~</B></div> <div>  <FONT SIZE="4" COLOR="#BF0000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="lhdpandemic.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Pandemic"><B>Click Here to download informational materials on Pandemic Influenza</B></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B> <A NAME="directed_health_measures_handbook"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B>Directed Health Measures Handbook:</B></div> <div> <B>Implementation Guidance for Local Health Departments</B></div> <div> <B>for the Prevention of Spread of Communicable Disease, Illness or Poisoning</B></div> <bR> <div> This handbook was developed in response to the Nebraska local public health departments' need for guidance and accurate information on how to prepare for and implement quarantine and isolation quickly. The handbook, like most public health emergency preparedness documents, is a living document in which resources can be added and shared as they are developed.  <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/DIRECTED Health Measures.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/DIRECTED H">Download Handbook</A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>Nebraska Health and Human Services System Regulations</B></div> <div> <B>regarding Directed Health Measures to Prevent or Limit the Spread of Communicable Disease, Illness or Poisoning</B></div> <bR> <div> These regulations are enacted pursuant to <U>Neb. Rev. Stat.</U> 71-502, and 81-601 et seq. and apply to the exercise of authority by the Department to order Directed Health Measures necessary to prevent, limit, or slow the spread of communicable disease, illness, or poisoning - dated February 21, 2007. <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/State Q&I regs.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/State Q&I ">Download Regulations</A></div> <bR> <DIV ALIGN="LEFT"></DIV> <div> <B>PanFlu Template for Schools</B></div> <div> Download the "Action Kit for Schools". Two Rivers Public Health Department has a comprehensive template for schools to use when doing their PanFlu Planning. <A HREF="http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/PandemicInfluenza.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/Pan">http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/PandemicInfluenza.htm</A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Pandemic Influenza (including Avian Influenza)</B></div> <div> <I><B>Interest in bird flu is on the rise. Three Nebraska state agencies are involved with this specific issue. Contact information is provided below:</B></I></div> <bR> <div> <B>Public Health Issues</B></div> <div> <A HREF="#nebraska_s_local_health_department" TITLE="SACCHO (State Association of County and "><I>Contact your Local Health Department</I></A></div> <bR> <div> <I>Nebraska Health and Human Services System</I></div> <div> Dianna Seiffert</div> <div> <A HREF="mailto:dianna.seiffert@dhhs.ne.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:dianna.seiffert@dhhs.ne.gov">dianna.seiffert@dhhs.ne.gov</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Poultry</B></div> <div> <I>Nebraska Department of Agriculture</I></div> <div> Christin Kamm, 402-471-2341</div> <div> <U>ckamm@agr.ne.gov</U></div> <bR> <div> <B>Migratory Birds</B></div> <div> <I>Nebraska Game and Parks Commission</I></div> <div> Phil Richmond, 402-471-0641</div> <div> <U>phil.richmond@ngpc.ne.gov</U></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.getreadyforflu.org/newsite.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.getreadyforflu.org/newsite.ht"><B>APHA Get Ready Campaign</B></A></div> <div> The 'Get Ready' Campaign, sponsored by the American Public Health Association, provides information, resources and tools so that all individuals, families and communities in the United States are more prepared for a potential influenza pandemic, outbreak of an emerging infectious disease or other hazard or disaster. </div> <bR> <div> <B>The official U.S. government Web site for information on pandemic flu and avian influenza. </B><A HREF="http://www.pandemicflu.gov/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.pandemicflu.gov/">http://www.pandemicflu.gov/</A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>University of Minnesota </B>Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/"><U>http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>OSHA updated guidance on avian flu:</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/avian-flu.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/avian-f"><U>http://www.osha.gov/dsg/guidance/avian-flu.html</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Key Facts About Avian Influenza (Bird Flu) and Avian Influenza A (H5N1) Virus</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/fa"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/facts.htm</U></A></div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Avian Influenza Infection in Humans</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/avian-flu-humans.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/av"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/avian-flu-humans.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/avian-flu-humans.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/av"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Transmission of Influenza A Viruses Between Animals and People</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/transmission.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/tr"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/transmission.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/transmission.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/tr"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Spread of Avian Influenza Viruses among Birds</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/spread.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/sp"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/spread.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/spread.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/sp"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Information About Influenza Pandemics</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/pandemics.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/pa"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/pandemics.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/pandemics.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/pa"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Avian Influenza Vaccines</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/vaccines.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/va"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/vaccines.htm</U></A></div> <div>  </div> <div> <B>Avian Influenza A Viruses</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/avian-influenza.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/av"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/avian-influenza.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/avian-influenza.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/gen-info/av"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Outbreaks in North America</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/past.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/p"><U>http:// </U></A><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/past.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/p"><U>www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/past.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/past.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/p"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Recent Avian Influenza Outbreaks in Asia and Europe</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/current.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/c"><U>http://  </U></A><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/current.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/c"><U>www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/outbreaks/current.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="influenza"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>SEASONAL INFLUENZA INFORMATION</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Cough Etiquette video </B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.coughsafe.com/index.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.coughsafe.com/index.html"><U>http://www.coughsafe.com/index.html</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Nebraska influenza surveillance data </B><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" > --  </FONT><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/flu/report.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/flu/report.ht"><U>http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/flu/report.htm</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>CDC Flu Activity Reports</B></div> <div> This page includes information on: </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Weekly U.S. flu reports </div> <div> <IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Weekly influenza activity maps </div> <div> · International flu surveillance </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivity.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivit"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/fluactivity.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>UPDATES TO INFLUENZA INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE </B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Influenza Prevention Toolkit</B></div> <div> This Flu Prevention Toolkit includes selected printable resources and supplemental materials addressing flu prevention. There are also anecdotes from real people with their respective flu related problems and corresponding solutions. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/toolkit/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/toolkit/"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/toolkit/</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Fact Sheet: What Everyone Should Know About Flu and the Flu Vaccine</B> </div> <div> This page has been updated to reflect current vaccine information, new vaccination recommendations and other prevention messages. </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm</U></A><U> </U></div> <bR> <div> <B>“Cover Your Cough” (a poster / flyer)</B> </div> <div> Serious respiratory illnesses like influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), whooping cough, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) are spread by coughing or sneezing and/or unclean hands. The flyer is now available in English and Vietnamese. </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercoug"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercoug"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Colds and Flu: What to do if you Get Sick </B></div> <div> Updated to include information on distinguishing colds from flu.</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/sick.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/sick.htm"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/sick.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>Questions & Answers: Cold Versus Flu</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu."><U>http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/coldflu.htm</U></A></div> <div> Public/patient education page designed to help distinguish between cold and flu symptoms.</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="concealed_weapons"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Concealed Weapons</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/Nebraska Concealed Handgun Law.doc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/Nebraska C">Nebraska Concealed Handgun Law</A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/concealed handgun (spanish).doc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/concealed ">Concealed Handgun Sign</A> (Spanish) from Central District Health Department</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/concealed weapons sign.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/concealed ">Concealed Weapon Sign </A>- Nebraska State Patrol</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/concealed weapon spanish-ECDHD.doc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/concealed ">Concealed Weapon Sign</A> (Spanish) from East Central District Health Department</div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="mumps"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Mumps</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/TITLE 173.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/TITLE 173.">Title 173 </A>- Control of Communicable Disease - Chapter 3 - School Health, Communicable Disease Control, and Physical Examination and Immunization Standards</div> <bR> <div> Copies of previous messages that have been sent out and guidelines for ordering labs are located at:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.hhss.ne.gov/han/archive.htm#Advisories" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hhss.ne.gov/han/archive.htm#A"><U>http://www.hhss.ne.gov/han/archive.htm#Advisories</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="west_nile_virus"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>West Nile Virus</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Nebraska HHSS Website</B> on WNV - <A HREF="http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/puh/epi/wnv/healthpros.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/puh/epi/wnv/h">http://www.hhs.state.ne.us/puh/epi/wnv/healthpros.htm</A></div> <bR> <div> <B>CDC West Nile Virus Page</B> </div> <div> Provides the latest details about WNV. This page includes general facts, Q&A’s, case counts, and maps of WNV activity. </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>West Nile Virus: Updates to Statistics, Surveillance, and Control</B> </div> <div> Please see: <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/Mapsactivity/surv&control05Maps.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile">www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/Mapsactivity/surv&control05Maps.htm </A></div> <bR> <div> <B>CDC information about WNV in Spanish</B></div> <div> ¡No se deje picar! </div> <div> Evite las picaduras de mosquitos para evitar la infección Cuando se trata del Virus del Nilo Occidental, la prevención es la mejor apuesta. No dejarse picar por los mosquitos reduce el riesgo de contraer esta enfermedad y otras transmitidas por los mosquitos. </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/spanish/prevention_info_spanish.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvbid/westnile/spanish/prevention_info_spanish.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="rabies"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Rabies Update</B></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/rabiessubmission.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/rabiessubm">Submitting Rabies-suspect animal specimens to the lab</A></div> <bR> <div> The Univ. of Nebraska has translated the 'Rabies in Nebraska' document into Spanish. his reference explains rabies transmission and how certain animal species act when they are infected.</div> <bR> <div> This is the address for the Spanish format. <I>La rabia en Nebraska</I></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/nf598s/build/nf598s.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live"><U>http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/live/nf598s/build/nf598s.pdf</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <I>The '</I>Rabies in Nebraska' English language address is:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=443 " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/page"><U>http://www.ianrpubs.unl.edu/epublic/pages/publicationD.jsp?publicationId=443</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Rabies NebFact Sheet</B></div> <div> The Nebraska Health and Human Services System and the University of Nebraska Lincoln have collaborated on writing and releasing a NebFact on Rabies. The NebFact can be accessed from the following link:</div> <div> <A HREF="http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/animaldisease/nf598.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/animaldisease/nf"><U>http://ianrpubs.unl.edu/animaldisease/nf598.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B>CDC links to Rabies information</B></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00056176.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/00056176.htm</U></A></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/rabies/</U></A></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="sars"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>SARS</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Frequently Asked Questions about SARS</B> </div> <div> UPDATED information on the most frequently asked questions addressing severe acute respiratory syndrome. </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm "><U>http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm " TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/sars/faq.htm "> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="smallpox_"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Smallpox Response Plan and Guidelines (Version 3.0)</B></div> <div> This document outlines the public health strategies that would guide the public health response to a smallpox emergency and many of the federal, state, and local public health activities that must be undertaken in a smallpox outbreak. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/response-plan/index.asp" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/res"><U>http://www.bt.cdc.gov/agent/smallpox/response-plan/index.asp</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="monkeypox"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Monkeypox</B></div> <bR> <div> CDC Monkeypox Website </div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/monkeypox/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/monkeypox/">http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/monkeypox/</A>  provide information on the outbreak. </div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="environmental"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Environmental</B></div> <bR> <div> EPA's consolidated Spanish site, visit: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.epa.gov/espanol" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.epa.gov/espanol"><U>http://www.epa.gov/espanol</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.publichealthne.org/algalblooms.doc" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.publichealthne.org/algalbloom"><B>Algal Blooms</B></A><B> </B><FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" >(North Carolina fact sheet)</FONT></div> <bR> <div> For more information contact:</div> <div> Public Health Veterinarian</div> <div> Health and Human Services System</div> <div> PO Box 95007</div> <div> Lincoln, NE 68509</div> <div> Phone 402-471-1374</div> <div> Email: <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="mailto:annette.bredthauer@hhss.ne.gov" TARGET="_top" TITLE="mailto:annette.bredthauer@hhss.ne.gov"><U>annette.bredthauer@hhss.ne.gov</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>Nebraska Public Water Systems Link</B></div> <div> Check out this link!!! It will take you to a Nebraska Public Water Systems Search page. Click on the following link within that page to take you a county map of Nebraska - "Click Here for the County Map of Nebraska". Then click on a county and see a list of all the public water systems within that county. Within that list you can click on the water system number to see contact people for that system. Use the Help feature to determine what the various codes mean. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www3.hhs.state.ne.us/Sdwis_State" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www3.hhs.state.ne.us/Sdwis_State"><U>http://www3.hhs.state.ne.us/Sdwis_State</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B>The Groundwater Foundation</B></div> <div> The Groundwater Foundation has public awareness tools on their website. To access these tools click: <A HREF="http://www.groundwater.org/pe/pack.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.groundwater.org/pe/pack.html">www.groundwater.org/pe/pack.html</A> or <A HREF="http://www.groundwater.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.groundwater.org/">www.groundwater.org/</A></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Anhydrous ammonia leaks and spills</B></div> <bR> <div> <B>Public Health Actions</B></div> <div> The public health department may not have a primary role in the response. However, the situation can evolve into a much larger situation. Depending on resources, public health’s role may be mainly a provider of information and coordination of services if requested. Emergency agencies are encouraged to notify their local health department if these types of events occur.</div> <bR> <div> Persons who are exposed to anhydrous ammonia require urgent medical attention. If a hospital becomes overwhelmed, the public health department may be able to assist by coordinating with a local emergency response group, such as a metropolitan medical response system, or asking the state health department for assistance. Other issues may also come up, such as contamination of water supplies or public water systems. Also it is possible that fish may die off if the contamination is large enough. The greatest danger of anhydrous ammonia is direct exposure to the gas by inhalation or contact with skin.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Anhydrous Ammonia is a Commonly Used Fertilizer</B></div> <div> Anhydrous ammonia (“ammonia without water”) is an inexpensive chemical used commonly in agriculture as a fertilizer. Above its boiling point of minus 28 degrees Fahrenheit, it is artificially kept in a compressed liquid state at high pressure for ease of transport, storage, and application. Tanks are pulled by tractors and ammonia is sprayed directly onto fields. Exposures to workers can occur during spraying or during connection and disconnection of spraying equipment.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Exposure to Anhydrous Ammonia May Cause Severe Burns and Death Due to Suffocation</B></div> <div> Anhydrous ammonia can cause severe burns and death due to its powerful corrosive action on tissue. Inhalation of high concentrations causes death due to bronchoconstriction, edema, and inflammation of the airway walls. Exposure to lower concentrations for longer periods can also be fatal as the gas reaches deeper parts of the lung. Chronic fibrosis of the lung may occur if the victim survives the initial insult. Direct contact with the ammonia in liquid form causes severe burns to skin and mucous membranes.</div> <bR> <div> Due to its high water solubility and alkalinity, it causes necrosis of the tissue and can penetrate deeply. Severe corneal burns may result from contact with the eyes. If contact occurs as anhydrous ammonia liquid escapes from a container, vaporization can cause freezing burns of the skin and eyes due to rapid heat loss.</div> <bR> <div> <B>National and State Data on Injuries, Illnesses, and Deaths Due to Anhydrous Ammonia</B></div> <div> Eight fatalities were identified in CFOI (U.S. Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries) surveillance system during the six-year period 1992-1997 related to work with anhydrous ammonia [NIOSH 2001c]. The majority of the cases were due to exposure to anhydrous ammonia gas. Explosions involving anhydrous ammonia were also identified. During 1997, injuries and illnesses where the source was identified as anhydrous ammonia resulted in a median of 20 days away from work; 66% of the 88 cases resulted in more than 10 days away from work [BLS 1999b].</div> <bR> <div> The Iowa State University Extension reported that between 1990 and 1992, 55 Iowans were injured in</div> <div> incidents involving anhydrous ammonia, 19 of which required hospitalization for burns, loss of eyesight, and respiratory problems [Schwab et al. 1993]. During 1985, one-third of all emergency department visits due to agricultural chemicals in a 21-county area in Nebraska were caused by anhydrous ammonia fertilizer [Rettig et al 1987]. Other deaths and severe injuries caused by exposure to anhydrous ammonia have been reported in the literature.</div> <bR> <div> <B>Requirements for the Safe Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia</B></div> <div> Because of the dangerous properties of anhydrous ammonia, a national standard exists for safe storage, transportation, and handling of the chemical. According to the standard, only properly trained personnel who are familiar with its physical properties should handle anhydrous ammonia. Because it must be stored at high pressure, any leak will cause the ammonia to spray and quickly vaporize. Anhydrous ammonia quickly reacts with any moisture, including moisture in skin and mucous membranes, causing severe dehydration, cell destruction, and chemical burns. Handlers of anhydrous ammonia must wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection such as tight-fitting, chemical-proof goggles or an approved full-face respirator. Proper use of specially approved equipment must be followed [ANSI 1999; Shutske 1994]. In the event of an emergency, handlers should be able to act by shutting off the flow of gas and coordinating evacuation.</div> <bR> <div> <B>More information and references</B></div> <bR> <div> Contact the Regional Poison Control Center. They are a critical information linkage to all emergency rooms, hazmat team, ambulance and fire department. Once notified, they can alert emergency rooms in the area concerning incoming patients. They have preprinted information they will fax to effected emergency rooms concerning appropriate care. They are also a partner with the Nebraska Health Alert Network and can inform Key individuals at the State Health and Human Services System when needed.</div> <bR> <div> Nebraska Regional Poison Center phone numbers:</div> <div> Tel: 402-955-5555 (24 hour)</div> <div> 1-800-222-1222 (National poison center number)</div> <div> Fax: 402-384-4050</div> <bR> <div> Business mailing address:</div> <div> Nebraska Regional Poison Center</div> <div> 8401 W. Dodge Rd.</div> <div> Suite #115</div> <div> Omaha, NE 68114</div> <bR> <div> ANSI (American National Standards Institute) [1999]. American national standard: safety requirements for the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia. New York, NY: American National Standards Institute, ANSI K61.1-1999.</div> <bR> <div> BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) [1999b]. Occupational injuries and illnesses: counts, rates, and characteristics (1997). Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.</div> <bR> <div> Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Hazards of Anhydrous Ammonia When Used in the Illegal Production of Methamphetamine. January 2000. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.mda.state.mn.us/appd/nh3/aa_lab.pdf" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.mda.state.mn.us/appd/nh3/aa_l"><U>http://www.mda.state.mn.us/appd/nh3/aa_lab.pdf</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> NIOSH [2001c]. Unpublished analyses of the 1992-1997 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Research File provided to NIOSH by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Morgantown, WV: Division of Safety Research, NIOSH.</div> <bR> <div> Rettig BA, Klein DK, Sniezek JE [1987]. The incidence of hospitalizations and emergency room visits resulting from exposure to chemicals used in agriculture. Nebr Med J; July, 1987:215-219.</div> <bR> <div> Schwab CV, Hanna M, Miller L [1993]. Play it safe with anhydrous ammonia. Iowa State University Extension, Ames IA. Fact Sheet Pm-1518d.</div> <bR> <div> Shutske J [1994]. Using anhydrous ammonia safely on the farm. St. Paul, MN. University of Minnesota Extension Service Publication No. FO-2326-C. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/cropsystems/DC2326.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.extension.umn.edu/distributio"><U>http://www.extension.umn.edu/distribution/cropsystems/DC2326.html</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> U.S. Department of Labor. Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia. <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9757" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp."><U>http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=STANDARDS&p_id=9757</U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="foodborne_illnesses"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Foodborne Illnesses</B></div> <bR> <div> The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's computer-based case study, “Gastroenteritis at a University in Texas.” Based on a real-life outbreak investigation, this self-instructional, interactive exercise teaches epidemiologic skills in outbreak investigation and allows students to apply and practice those skills.</div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" >Case studies can be downloaded for free or purchased on CD-ROM through the Epidemiologic Case Studies website at </FONT><A HREF="http://www.cdc.gov/epicasestudies/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdc.gov/epicasestudies/"><U>http://www.cdc.gov/epicasestudies</U></A><U>/</U><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" >. </FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B> <A NAME="nebraska_s_local_health_department"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" ></A></B></div> <div> <B><IMG SRC="0a8800a0.gif" border=0 width="640" height="10" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></B></div> <div> <B>Nebraska's Local Health Departments </B></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B>Local Health Department Websites</B></div> <div> Listed below are links to county and district health departments. </div> <bR> <div> <A HREF="http://www.cdhd.ne.gov/home.lasso" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdhd.ne.gov/home.lasso"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Central District Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.cdhd.ne.gov/home.lasso" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.cdhd.ne.gov/home.lasso"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Douglas County Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.douglascountyhealth.com/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://eastcentraldistricthealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://eastcentraldistricthealth.com/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">East Central District Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://eastcentraldistricthealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://eastcentraldistricthealth.com/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.elvphd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.elvphd.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Elkhorn Logan Valley Public Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.elvphd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.elvphd.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.fourcornershealthdepartment.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fourcornershealthdepartment.c"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Four Corners Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.fourcornershealthdepartment.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.fourcornershealthdepartment.c"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Lincoln-Lancaster County Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.lincoln.ne.gov/city/health/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.loupbasinhealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.loupbasinhealth.com/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Loup Basin Public Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.loupbasinhealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.loupbasinhealth.com/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.ncdhd.info/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ncdhd.info/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">North Central District Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.ncdhd.info/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.ncdhd.info/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.nnphd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nnphd.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Northeast Nebraska Public Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.nnphd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.nnphd.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.pphd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.pphd.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Panhandle Public Health District</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.pphd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.pphd.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.phsneb.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.phsneb.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Public Health Solutions District Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.phsneb.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.phsneb.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.co.red-willow.ne.us/health.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.co.red-willow.ne.us/health.ht"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Red Willow County Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.co.red-willow.ne.us/health.html" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.co.red-willow.ne.us/health.ht"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sdhd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sdhd.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sandhills District Health Department & Clinic</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.sdhd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sdhd.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sarpy.com/health/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sarpy.com/health/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Sarpy/Cass Department of Health and Wellness</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.sarpy.com/health/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sarpy.com/health/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/health.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/health."><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Scotts Bluff County Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/health.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.scottsbluffcounty.org/health."> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://southheartlandhealth.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://southheartlandhealth.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">South Heartland District Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://southheartlandhealth.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://southheartlandhealth.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.sedhd.org" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.sedhd.org"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dc00000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Southeast District Health Department</A></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.swhealthdept.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.swhealthdept.com/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.swhealthdept.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.swhealthdept.com/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://threeriverspublichealth.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://threeriverspublichealth.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Three Rivers Public Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://threeriverspublichealth.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://threeriverspublichealth.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Two Rivers Public Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.tworiverspublichealth.com/"> </A></FONT></div> <div> <A HREF="http://www.wcdhd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wcdhd.org/"><U><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700dcff000000.png" HEIGHT="15" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">West Central District Health Department</U></A><FONT SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial Narrow" ><A HREF="http://www.wcdhd.org/" TARGET="_top" TITLE="http://www.wcdhd.org/"> </A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> <bR> <bR> <div>  <A NAME="naccho"><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="1x1.gif" HEIGHT="1" ALIGN="bottom" WIDTH="1" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0" 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