Infectious Diseases
The Infectious diseases topic features the latest news, guidelines, education, EMS training and tips related to infection control and EMS role in prevention the transmission of and caring for patients with infectious diseases.
CDC issues Health Advisory Network Health Advisory, for healthcare workers to be aware of the Ebola outbreak
Identify, isolate, and inform: The current situation on COVID, Ebola and Monkeypox
Reminders for public safety personnel on how to respond to a spitter with time, distance and shielding
The agency removed its prior masking recommendation to avoid ‘confusion’ about the disease, for which 35 cases have been reported in the U.S.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Alexander P. Isakov shares tips for encountering monkeypox
Officials are considering whether a vaccine should be offered to healthcare workers who treat patients with monkeypox
The CDC will decide whether to formally recommend the booster for this age group
Fully vaccinated responders will receive $500 in addition to the bonus for working during the pandemic
Find out how this all-in-one, reusable respirator is designed for comfort, range of motion and easy use
Firefighter/Paramedic Captain Michael Nordmark served with Three Rivers EMS and the Bad Rock Volunteer Fire Department
Even though the variant causes a less severe illness for most people, the fact that it is more transmissible means more people are falling ill and dying
Shane Clifford “has been an incredible asset to our community,” the Sumner County Sheriff’s Office said
Hospitalizations are rising, and the most intense flu activity has been seen in Washington and 7 states
Small antibody-like proteins known as VNARs will not be immediately available as a treatment, but they could help prepare for future coronavirus outbreaks
Just two days after its discovery on Nov. 24, the WHO classified the Omicron variant as one of concern
EMS attorneys Steve Wirth and Scott Moore discuss looming vaccine mandates
An independent expert panel will publicly debate the evidence on October 26 for Pfizer and BioNTech’s Emergency Use Authorization application
The emergency use authorization for the monoclonal antibody therapy has been expanded to include prevention for those exposed to COVID-19
If you work long enough in fire and EMS, the day will come when someone spits at you. You must prepare your defensible response in advance
Officials are using American Rescue Plan funds to pay a $250 vaccination incentive for full-time EMS employees
NAEMSP, NEMSMA agree that “it is critical” for paramedics, EMS physicians and other EMS providers to get COVID-19 vaccine
Official fears that ambulances waiting at hospitals to offload patients will prolong 911 response times
Onslow County EMS is implementing a mask mandate as well as daily COVID-19 testing as outages impact staffing
A day after recording the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic, Florida broke a previous record for current hospitalizations set more than a year ago
Moore and Rob Lawrence break down employer mandates and exemptions for mask wearing and vaccination
Manatee County Paramedic Sherri Pellien described the fear and uncertainty in dealing with the then-new virus last March
Regardless of case severity, many COVID-19 patients face serious persistent symptoms for months
The CDC released new guidance Wednesday stating that wearing a cloth mask over a surgical mask is one way to achieve a higher degree of protection
More PPE training is unlikely to address PPE fatigue; here are 7 strategies that will
The town of Neptune is the first in the country to equip all of its ambulances with the mounted electrostatic disinfectant system, according to the system’s creator
Researchers measured the aerosol size and quantity generated by compressions on a swine model before and after defibrillations
The guidebook outlines measures for reducing COVID-19 exposure and supporting first responder wellness
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
