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CERC Teleconference
To address the communication concerns and needs of state, local, and territorial health communicators, as well as partner organizations, about Zika virus disease (Zika), CDC is hosting a series of Crisis and Emergency Risk Communication (CERC) teleconferences related to Zika issues.
These teleconferences will be held on a weekly basis from 1-2 pm (Eastern Time). Each week, a new CERC topic will be presented as it relates to Zika.
August 2 – CERC, Zika, and First Local Transmission - The
speed at which you communicate new information to the public about a threat is
a marker of your organization’s preparedness. We will share CERC concepts
related to the principle: be first, and facilitate a discussion with
participants as it relates to Zika.
Audio
Conference Access Information:
1-800-593-8913 (U.S. Callers)
1-212-547-0398 (International Callers)
Passcode: 3609251
Presentation
slides for this teleconference will be available on our website: https://emergency.cdc.gov/cerc/zika-teleconferences.asp.
Please
feel free to forward this announcement to your partners.
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Zika Topic of the Week - Week of July 25
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Topic: Stay Healthy on the Road to Rio!
Are you headed to the 2016
Rio Olympic or Paralympic games? Whether you’re a Team USA competitor or
fan, you can maintain a strong defense against health risks with good travel preparation and practices. While in Brazil,
you could face a variety of health risks, and Zika is one of them. CDC’s travel
health tips can help you, your family, and your community back in the U.S.
to stay protected. Zika is one tough
opponent everyone wants to beat. We want you to stay healthy during the games
and beyond. With the right steps you can bring home medals and memories, not
illness!
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Zika Topic of the Week - Week of August 1
 Topic: Mosquito Control: You Have Options
Preventing Zika takes a plan. Learn what steps your family needs to take to prevent Zika at home.
Upcoming Zika Topics of the Week:
- August 8: Sexual transmission
- August 15: Pregnancy
- August 22: Did You Know?
- August 29: Back to School
- September 5: Worker safety
General Outbreak Information
Multimedia Resources
New or Updated Guidance Documents
New FDA Recommendations:
Areas At Risk For Locally Acquired Vector-borne Zika Cases
New FDA Recommendations: New FDA Donor Screening Recommendations to Prevent Zika Transmission
Social Media Partner Resources
Messages to share with your followers:
 #FightTheBite during the Olympic Games. Wear insect repellent and long-sleeved shirts and long pants, and use clothing and gear treated with permethrin. Stay in places with air conditioning and window and door screens, or use a bed net if you’re sleeping outdoors. Get more CDC tips: http://go.usa.gov/xakg3
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 Don’t forget insect repellent, long sleeves & pants, and condoms. Pack to prevent #Zika at #Rio2016.
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