We received this through "unofficial" channels. For some unknown reason FT is no longer on the CDC/HHS Media list. We were on the list in previous years. Later today I am going to call them to ask that we are placed back on the media list.
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Friday, August 3, 2012
Contact: CDC Division of News & Electronic Media
(404) 639-3286
CDC Update: Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus
WHAT: CDC will host a telephone-only media availability to provide an update on the domestic influenza A (H3N2) variant (?H3N2v?) virus situation. A number of additional cases of human infection with H3N2v virus have been confirmed in the United States and are being reported on Friday. To date, all of the cases reported involved recent contact with pigs at agricultural fairs.
WHO: Joseph Bresee, M.D., Influenza Division, CDC
Lisa Ferguson, D.V.M., National Animal Health Policy Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture
WHEN: Friday, August 3, 2012 at Noon (ET)
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
Friday, August 3, 2012
Contact: CDC Division of News & Electronic Media
(404) 639-3286
CDC Update: Influenza A (H3N2) Variant Virus
WHAT: CDC will host a telephone-only media availability to provide an update on the domestic influenza A (H3N2) variant (?H3N2v?) virus situation. A number of additional cases of human infection with H3N2v virus have been confirmed in the United States and are being reported on Friday. To date, all of the cases reported involved recent contact with pigs at agricultural fairs.
WHO: Joseph Bresee, M.D., Influenza Division, CDC
Lisa Ferguson, D.V.M., National Animal Health Policy Programs, U.S. Department of Agriculture
WHEN: Friday, August 3, 2012 at Noon (ET)
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