In the VPD Category, trainings will cover surveillance and study of the following public health issues: 

Updated CSTE Varicella case definition effective 2024. The slides were created by CSTE partners and provide an overview on the changes made to the varicella case definition that go in effect in 2024. Included in the slides are flow diagrams that can help determine the proper case status to assign to varicella cases (confirmed, probable, or not a case). Refer to the flow diagrams provided here when a new case of varicella has been reported. For any questions on this updated material in these slides, contact Derek Julian at derek.julian@nebraska.gov.