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Testing the system-- the state holds a vaccination drill in preparation for a possible avian flu pandemic. How did it go? And, Are WE Prepared? That's NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. There is growing concern over a possible Avian-Flu pandemic in the United States. Recently, New Hampshire became the first state-in-the-nation to "test" its ability to respond to a large-scale flu outbreak. Preparing for a worst-case scenario, NH put itself through a drill to determine its readiness to deal with an influenza pandemic. Outlook's Phil Vaughn shows us what happened. 423-427 |
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How did the state's drill go -- and what lessons did we learn from the test? Here to talk about that and what's next for the state and local communities: Fred Rusczek, the Manchester Public Health Director & Chief Christopher LeClaire of the Portsmouth Fire Department. They were in charge of the local drills. And, joining us from Concord with the big picture: Bruce Cheney, the state's top disaster official and Doctor Rachel Plotinsky, the Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer with the state Department of Health and Human Services. Welcome. Q BRUCE CHENEY: What kind of grade would you give the overall DRILL? Q CHIEF LeCLAIRE: You had 2-thousand vaccines on hand. How many people showed up?? Chain of Command -- was an issue in the KATRINA disaster. How about THIS drill -- was it clear WHO was in charge? The go-to people?? Q FREDERICK RUSCZEK: Were the ROLES between the federal, state and local officials been CLEARLY DELINEATED?? ========================= Avian Flu continues to spread in poultry -- and is jumping to humans with increasing frequency. Health officials worry the virus could "MUTATE" and begin spreading between humans. That's what happened in the 19-18 Flu Pandemic. A virus is a virus and if it spreads, closing the border is not going to prevent the birds from flying over if it mutates so -- instead of focusing our efforts on that, our job is to determine how to contain and care for those folks that come in contact with the virus and be able to deal with it from the health standpoint. Q FREDerick RUSCZEK: This was a TEST of the state's ability to conduct a MASS vaccination. From a Public Health Perspective -- how did things go. Q CHIEF LeCLAIRE: Educating the public about ISOLATION & Quarantine -- was that a part of the drill? How did that go? ** Portsmouth has its own EMERGENCY plan for any type of disease flu or hepatitis. Should FAMILIES have plans? Q FRED RUSCZEK: Manchester has a sizeable IMMIGRATION Population --and, MULTIPLE languages. What are the challenges that PRESENTED to you --in your drill??? ** INTERPRETERS on hand??? Q BRUCE CHEENY: Is the STATE adequately prepared to care for REFUGEES and others who don't speak English? Q BRUCE: Did the drill Highlight some WEAKNESSS -- if so, WHAT were they? |
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BETH: NH is the first state to conduct a "life-like" avian-flu drill. What about New England as a region? Are other states prepared for a possible mass disease outbreak. The state Epidemilogist -- had this to say. Jose "Every state has a plan as of now. Everyone is updating on state plans with recommendations from the CDC. Other states are planning exercises, different approaches, so yes everyone is working on that nationwide." BETH: Interstate EMERGENCY response planning is KEY. Q BRUCE CHEENY: If Boston faced a major disaster -- is NH ready to handle the SURGE of people that would FLOW into the state?? Q BRUCE CHENEY: State Health Officials don't have ENUF beds to cope with the NUMBER of people who would require CARE.in event of a pandemic. What DO we have in the area of BEDS -- and Q FREDERICK RUSCZEK/CHIEF LECLAIRE: Do COMMUNITIES have BACK-UP plans if MORE beds are needed ? Q CHIEF LECLAIRE: You've got Maine right next door. Are you working with your COUNTERPART in coordinating Emergency RESPONSE plans??? Q BRUCE: How would HOMECARE and Quarantines fit into the EQUATION? HOW would you ENFORCE QUARNATINES? MILITARY?? ** Should families set-up contingency plans in case a relative has to be isolated because of avian flu. ===== Q FREDERICK RUSCZEK: No VACCINE for the Bird-Flu. And, in the past we've had TIGHT Vaccine Supplies for the seasonal FLU. Do you WORRY about NOT having ENUF vaccine -- should a PANDEMIC occur at the same time? ** **Most of us have IMMUNE protection from the flu -- NOT so with the BIRD flu??? Q We've seen some people go to their doctors and stock up on TAMIFLU? Q BRUCE: How concerned are you about a widespread outbreak of avian flu??? Q FREDERICK: The seasonal FLU CLAIMS about 200 NH lives every year. IS there any reason to believe the AVIAN flu would claim MORE lives if it became a PANDEMIC? Is the FEAR out of proportion with the RISK OR THREAT of Avian Flu??? Q At recent AVIAN FLU forums Health officials said: ou don't have to Stop eating CHICKEN. Don’t try to stockpile anti-viral medication. But, DO practice PREVENTATIVE measures like washing your hands and covering your mouth when you sneeze? SOUND ADVICE.about all you can do. Q State Health Officials say NH's 26 hospitals don't have enuf beds to cope wih the number of people who would required care in event of an avian flu -- pandemic. 293 people could be stricken in pandemic. wth 10=thousand needing hospitals What are the BACKUP plans. _ Do we haven enuf health care workers to staff them?? Q Does state have resources to ISOLATE thousands of people. Q In a typical year. 200 people in NH die from the more common flu. Q There is no vaccine for Avian Flu |
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Avian Flu continues to spread in poultry -- and is jumping to humans with increasing frequency. Health officials worry the virus could "MUTATE" and begin spreading between humans. That's what happened in the 19-18 Flu Pandemic. |
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NH is the first state to conduct a "life-like" pandemic flu drill. But, what about New England as a region? Are the other states prepared for a possible mass disease outbreak? The state Epidemilogist -- had this to say. |
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Evaluators will provide a formal assessment within a month. Results of the Drill will be presented to the Legislature in January. We'll keep you posted. |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/22/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 7:20 minutes Testing the system: the state holds a vaccination drill in preparation for a possible avian flu pandemic. How did it go? And, Are WE Prepared? That's NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. There is growing concern over a possible Avian-Flu pandemic in the United States. Recently, New Hampshire became the first state-in-the-nation to "test" its ability to respond to a large scale flu outbreak. Preparing for a worst-case scenario, NH put itself through a drill to determine its readiness to deal with an influenza pandemic. Outlook's Phil Vaughn shows us what happened. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Mary Ann Cooney\Dir., NH Public Health Services; Commissioner John Stephen\NH Dept. Health & Human Services; Dr. Robert Gougelet\Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center; Richard Dipentima\Manchester Deputy Public Health Director; Bertha Carignan\1918 Influenza Survivor; Paul Jacobsen\U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 11/22/05 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 18:25 minutes Testing the system: the state holds a vaccination drill in preparation for a possible avian flu pandemic. How did it go? And, Are WE Prepared? That's NOW on New Hampshire Outlook. How did the state's drill go and what lessons did we learn from the test? Here to talk about that and what's next for the state and local communities: Fred Rusczek, the Manchester Public Health Director & Chief Christopher LeClaire of the Portsmouth Fire Department. They were in charge of the local drills. And, joining us from Concord with the big picture: Bruce Cheney, the state's top disaster official. Welcome. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bruce Cheney\Dir., NH Division of Emergency Services; Frederick Rusczek\Manchester Public Health Director; Chief Christopher LeClaire\Portsmouth Fire Dept. |
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