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Silicosis Mortality, Prevention, and Control, United States, 1968--2002. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(16): 401-405, April 29, 2005

To describe patterns of silicosis mortality in the United States, CDC analyzed data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) National Occupational Respiratory Mortality System (NORMS) for 1968-2002. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated a decline in silicosis mortality during 1968-2002 and suggested that progress has been made in reducing the incidence of silicosis in the United States. However, silicosis deaths and new cases still occur, even in young workers.

Compendium of Measures to Prevent Disease Associated with Animals in Public Settings, 2005. Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, 54(RR04): 1-12, March 25, 2005

This report provides standardized recommendations for public health officials, veterinarians, animal venue operators, animal exhibitors, visitors to animal venues and exhibits, and others concerned with disease-control and with minimizing risks associated with animals in public settings. The recommendation to wash hands is the single most important prevention step for reducing the risk for disease transmission.

Tuberculosis and Air Travel - Guidelines for GPs

This online resource provides guidelines for general physicians (GPs) about their patients with TB who intend to travel overseas. Issues of concern are the risk of transmission of TB to other passengers, as well as continuity of anti-TB treatment for the patient.

Cover Your Cough

This poster, designed for clinic waiting areas, urges patients to cover their noses and mouths when coughing. The message is written in five different languages.