Katrina - Doctors needed

See here for information on how to help.



[1] CDC: After a Hurricane: Key Facts About Infectious Disease
<http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/infectiousdisease.asp>
Includes:
- Decaying bodies create very little risk for major disease outbreaks.
- Outbreaks of infectious diseases following hurricanes are rare in developed
countries (such as the USA).
- Because cholera and typhoid are not commonly found in the U.S. Gulf States
area, it is very unlikely that they would occur after Hurricane Katrina.
[2] CDC: Protect Your Health and Safety After a Hurricane
<http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/recovery.asp>
[3] CDC: Interim Guidance for Healthcare Professionals Advising Travelers to
Hurricane Affected Areas in the United States. This information is
current as of today, 4 Sep 2005, 07:13:00 PM.
<http://www.cdc.gov/travel/other/hurricane/guidance_hp_travelers.htm>
[4] U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov
Physicians and other medical professionals with any state license who
can commit to short-term, long-term or rotating coverage are urgently
needed in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida.
If you are a Healthcare Professional interested in volunteering your
services to the relief effort, visit the Health Care Professionals
and Relief Personnel Volunteer Page (URL above) to sign up.
You can also call (866) 528-6334.
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Jack Woodall
Associate Editor, ProMED-mail
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