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.
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The novel coronavirus landed in Washington State in early 2020, kicking off a nationwide reckoning and a new era of service for first responders
Dr. Alex Isakov offers updates and insights for EMS professionals on navigating the infectious disease landscape
A measles outbreak that began in rural West Texas has now claimed three lives, with cases more than doubling 2024’s total and spreading through under-vaccinated communities across five states
A new protocol allows Hawkins County EMS to administer Zosyn to sepsis patients, aiming to improve outcomes in a county where sepsis made up a quarter of EMS calls last year
Measles outbreak spreads across Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico, surpassing 2024 case totals as the CDC warns of rising risk in low-vaccination communities nationwide
Before the two clusters emerged, measles cases had already exceeded the total for all of 2024, per the CDC
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said its count of confirmed measles cases in the U.S. surpassed 2024
Texas measles cases rise to 223 with 29 hospitalizations, while New Mexico reports 33 cases as the outbreak spreads beyond Lea County
Former Bellingham firefighters alleged that a 2021 vaccine mandate violated their rights and caused emotional distress through a “scorched-earth” enforcement policy
An outbreak rural West Texas has grown to 124 cases across nine counties, with nine cases in eastern New Mexico
Nearly half of the FDA’s $6.9 billion budget comes from industry fees, enabling the agency to hire scientists for faster product reviews
Texas health officials have reported 24 measles cases in the past two weeks, with Gaines County — having one of the highest rates for vaccine exemptions — among the affected areas
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Fresno EDs see an increase in visits due to respiratory viruses
For centuries going back to Leonardo da Vinci, humans have innovated and perfected ways to protect their health amid hazardous conditions
Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency to position staff and supplies in response to an outbreak of the Type A H5N1 virus
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
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Over 2 million pieces of PPE have been distributed to farmworkers in response to confirmed human cases of bird flu
Public health workers say outbreaks this year are hitting older kids and teens
New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types.
Register now for NHTSA Office of EMS webinar for latest updates on Mpox and its impact on EMS operations
Healthcare providers should be aware of mpox symptoms and how to properly treat patients
There were nearly 3.1 million deaths last year in the U.S., down from 3.3 million in 2022
Applying the Hierarchy of Controls to the current U.S. H5N1 outbreak, bird and swine flus
The new cases bring the U.S. total to nine since the first human case of the current outbreak was detected in 2022
Providence hospital officials said an an anesthesiologist who may not have followed infection control practices
As the population ages and healthcare needs surge, EMS is evolving beyond emergencies to provide critical support through body cavity access devices and expanded care procedures
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