Notice to health care providers : Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cases associated with staying in Yosemite National Park, California

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Notice to health care providers : Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome cases associated with staying in Yosemite National Park, California

Published Date:

8/31/12

Series:

HAN ; 326

Language:

English

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Corporate Authors:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.) . California. Department of Public Health. . United States. National Park Service.

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August 31, 2012, 11:51 EST

CDCHAN-00326

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is working with the National Park Service and the California Department of Public Health on an investigation of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in people who stayed at Yosemite National Park during June through August 2012. The purpose of this HAN Advisory is to inform state health departments and health care providers to be alert to the possibility of HPS in patients who may have had recent exposure to rodents or a history of travel to Yosemite National Park during this period.

Document Type:

HAN Health Advisory

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Health Alert Network (HAN)

Place as Subject:

California

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