This is an official
CDC HEALTH ADVISORY
Distributed via the CDC Health Alert Network
August 16, 2024, 4:00 PM ET
CDCHAN-00515
Increased Oropouche Virus Activity and Associated Risk to Travelers
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify clinicians and public health authorities of an increase in Oropouche virus disease in the Americas region, originating from endemic areas in the Amazon basin and new areas in South America and the Caribbean. Between January 1 and August 1, 2024, more than 8,000 cases of Oropouche virus disease were reported, including two deaths and five cases of vertical transmission associated with fetal death or congenital abnormalities. Countries reporting cases include Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, and Cuba. In the United States and Europe in 2024, travel-associated cases have been identified in travelers returning from Cuba and Brazil. As testing and surveillance for Oropouche virus disease increase in the Americas, reports of cases from additional countries are expected. This Health Advisory advises on evaluating and testing travelers who have been in impacted areas with signs and symptoms consistent with Oropouche virus infection. It also raises awareness of the possible risk of vertical transmission (e.g., from gestational parent to fetus during pregnancy) and associated adverse effects on pregnancy and highlights prevention measures to mitigate additional spread of the virus and potential importation into unaffected areas, including the United States.
Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department
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Wheeling, WV 26003
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Howard Gamble, MPH, LHA
Administration
(304) 234-3682
(304) 830-0420
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Elizabeth Fowler, RN, BSN
Nursing Director
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Lock Johnson, RS
Chief Inspector-Environmental
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Savannah Lowe, MS, RD, LD
Nutrition Director
(304) 234-3888
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Wayland Harris, EMT-P
Threat Preparedness Director
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William C Mercer, MD
Project HOPE Program
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Posted 08/29/24
September 2024 Clinics & Programs Wheeling-Ohio County Health Department CHILDHOOD/YOUTH IMMUNIZATION CLINIC – Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00am and 1:00-3:00pm. All regular childhood and back-to-school immunizations, including childhood COVID-19 vaccinations. Appointments are encouraged, but not necessary, call (304) 234-3682. PPD (TB) SKIN TESTING CLINIC – Mondays 1:30pm for administration of test and follow up reading on Thursday 9:00am. PPD skin testing for exposu...
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