1214: What Public Health Needs to Know About New World Screwworm

New World Screwworm is a One Health concern requiring coordination among public health, animal health, agriculture, and environmental partners to identify and respond to cases. Paul Cantey, a captain in the U.S. Public Health Service and chief of the parasitic diseases branch at CDC, discusses the current status of New World Screwworm in the United States, including active animal cases and the absence of known human cases. He explains how federal, state, territorial, and local agencies are coordinating their response, why early recognition and treatment are important, and what public health professionals should know about protecting people, pets, and livestock. Cantey also discusses risk communication, preparedness exercises, coordination across jurisdictions, and the importance of knowing who to contact before a case appears.

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