Influenza
Disaster medicine expert Dr. Alex Isakov weighs in on infectious diseases on the horizon
Data points to evaluate at your agency as we move into a new phase of COVID-19 response
A look at fever pathophysiology, causes and common treatments
The Lucira COVID-19 & Flu Home Test can differentiate and detect influenza A and B
The authority of Maine EMS to require COVID-19 and flu vaccinations is challenged in the high court
Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments
States have been reporting an increase in flu, COVID-19 infections before Christmas
Emergency departments in Fresno are experiencing a surge of patients with COVID-19, RSV and influenza
A second wave is possible but not expected, said Michael Osterholm with the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota
Disease activity remains high in many states, and a second surge is possible, experts say
“COVID was the ultimate bully. It bullied every other virus for two years,” said Dr. Mark Griffiths. As COVID-19 rates go down, “they’re coming back full force”
Hospitalizations are rising, and the most intense flu activity has been seen in Washington and 7 states
Hospitals across the state are diverting ambulance traffic due to the pandemic, increased flu cases and other issues
Recent first responder LODDs underscore the virus’ devastating impact on public safety
Join us as we analyze what the results of a recent survey reveal about provider perceptions about COVID-19 and influenza vaccination
Gaining signals from noise and understanding the trajectory of service delivery
Operation Warp Speed – boldly going where no mass inoculation has gone before
Share your thoughts on frontline providers’ ethical obligation to be vaccinated for COVID-19
Insights into infection rates, vaccination and EMS volumes from COVID-19 surges and areas already experiencing influenza season
In some cases, our medical monitoring equipment alert is the precursor to a rapidly deteriorating patient who appears normal
Use these tips to get an accurate oral temperature on patients with infection, COVID-19, influenza, hypothermia or hyperthermia
Coronavirus spread in an already busy flu season calls staffing contingency plans and a commitment to hygiene and PPE
Firefighters and police searched the caller’s apartment complex for 45 minutes, a few hours before he was found dead by his roommate
EMS providers may find themselves face to face with this new and highly infectious virus – here’s how to protect yourself and the patients you transport
While the novel coronavirus presents like influenza or other respiratory illnesses, there are 3 additional steps EMS should take to manage suspected cases
Routine vaccination is essential for protecting individuals and communities from influenza during the pandemic
Austin-Travis County EMS said it is responding to 30 flu cases per day
From mumps and measles, to the plague and Ebola, it is critical EMS is aware of the outbreaks, syndromes and conditions on the radar of public health
