MRSA

  • CDC on Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) skin infections in school HERE
  • Texas DSHS resources on MRSA HERE

Salmonella Muenchen

  • Information on a multi-state outbreak (does not include Texas yet) is HERE and a non CDC site HERE

Influenza Resources

Printed Materials

  • 6 Steps Handwashing Poster HERE
  • Taking Care of Influenza Patients at Home HERE

A/V Materials

  • Last Clean Chance video is a production of Mecklenburg
    County Health Department.  See it HERE
  • Wash Those Hands created by Marsh Media is an excellent video.  See it  HERE 
  • OtoRhinoLounsburgology Productions has created an excellent video demonstrating appropriate technique for coughing and sneezing.  See it  HERE
  • NEW - Florida Department of Health has a "5th Guy" media campaign for Hand Washing, Covering Coughs, and Keeping Sick at Home.  See the distinctive view points at the 5th Guy website HERE
  • We are often asked for a copy of the educational material used in our Fall 2006 Flu Clinic's. You may download a copy HERE.
  • Cough and Sneeze - This video, created by our staff, provides a recommended technique to use for coughing and sneezing. The audio has been removed. View HERE
  • Washing/Drying Your Hands - Another video we created provides recommended method for washing and drying your hands; turning off the water; and opening the door before discarding the hand towels. The audio has been removed. View HERE
  • Infection Control in the Field (originally aired 2/9/06)  Presented by TPHTC & TALHO.  Content is excellent.  Original video-conference airring had major technical difficulties.  Kit Halvorson MS,M,MT,CIC explains in everyday terms the use of gloves, masks, gowns, eye protection, antimicrobial soap, and hand sanitizer.  Audio only (it's not the best) is available HERE 

Preparedness Education

  •  ATCPHD Family Disaster Planning Guide and accompanying related documents HERE

 

WIC (Women Infants and Children) Program Education

  • June 8, 2007 Cooking Class video recording HERE
  • July 5, 2007 Cooking Class video recording HERE

Resource Links

  • Texas Association of Local Health Officials (TALHO) is operating a new webcast and archival site offering events produced by there staff.  They ask for registration to help them measure the need for programming. Go HERE (requires you to use Internet Explorer)