1. Influenza: MILVAX reported vaccination status and cases in San Diego
MILVAX reports: 21JAN
Active Duty Navy: 92%
TYCOM summary: 95%
PACIFIC TYCOM:
AIRPAC: 98%
SUBPAC: 92%
SURFPAC: 98%
RDML Gillingham’s vaccination goal is to be at least 95% Navy wide by the end of this month.
VACCINATE STRAGGLERS
San Diego County Influenza Detections Reported, FY
POSITIVE TEST TYPE/SUBTYPE
WEEK 3
TOTAL TO DATE (21 Jan)
Influenza A
487
1,711
Influenza A (H1) Seasonal
Influenza A (H3) Seasonal 3 17
Pandemic 2009 H1N1 44
200
Influenza B 4 21
Influenza A/B 7 16
Total
545
1,965

2. NEPMU5 ANNOUNCEMENTS TRI-SERVICE FOOD CODE (TSFC) UPDATE
Next Course: March 11-12, 2014
HEALTH PROMOTIONS DIVISION
GOALS:
100% IN PERSON CONTACT WITH SHIP MEDICAL
80% OF SHIPS USE ONE OR MORE OF OUR HP SERVICES
AT LEAST 20% INCREASE FROM CY13 IN TOTAL SHIPS RECEIVING BLUE H AWARD

3. LESSON LEARNED ON THE WATERFRONT
Accidental CHT discharge believed to be caused by cleaning chemicals being dumped by berthing cleaners into VCHT system through drains, toilets, or sinks.
Navy Divers working under the water about 20 feet from discharge.
IMPACT: Diving operations stopped immediately. There were 4 divers from that team became ill within 72 hours. Another diver who used the effected diving equipment the following day also became ill. A few of the ill diver’s family members became ill as well.
Take Away:
Ensure shipboard personnel are trained on importance of proper disposal of cleaning chemicals.
Contact NEPMU5 to get further guidance and assessment of situation immediately