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.
Use this set of frequently asked questions about N95 masks and COVID-19 safety gear to educate interagency colleagues, plus friends and family
Sorting through the maze of public health information overload and overlap
Epidemiologist calls for drastic actions to save lives and keep the EMS system from collapsing
2 people have died from the hantavirus and is spread through contact with rodent feces, urine and saliva
The hantavirus killed a person who visited the park in June, there may be up to four cases of the disease
So far, 1,118 illnesses have been reported, about half of them in Texas
Leak occurred when air flowed wrong way out of germ lab into clean-air corridor, rather than through HEPA filter
Dozen students, 2 teachers complained of itchy rashes
Levels reduced from previous study, but 5 vehicles still test positive
The research was posted online Monday in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Officers say man walked into Lucky’s Internet Cafe on Monday night and began touching the walls
Responders learn the proper way to decontaminate victims and use of the Hazmat suit with the powered air purifying respirator
The CDC said Tuesday that 72 illnesses, including 13 deaths, are linked to the tainted fruit
“It’s very plausible,” said Dr. Thomas Frieden, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Felton was one of 10 taken to the hospital Wednesday after firefighters found two customers unconscious in the bathroom and others struggling to breathe
Doctors say Dan Anders survived a rare and extremely deadly type of anthrax infection, which they assume he picked up from natural sources on his road trip
Are people within your agency planning for every day and common diseases?
Freya Magowan is serving a 24-week jail term after admitting two counts of common assault against ambulance staff
Great Western Ambulance Service said the toys could pass infection from patient to patient
More than 350 patients infected; officials say it is harder to treat than MRSA
Two health systems in Philadelphia have made influenza vaccinations mandatory for their employees
Health officials suspect they’ve identified a possible fifth case of measles in the state
Father said he got the virus from direct contact, so it had to be from someone in the area
The revelation came as health chiefs yesterday confirmed the virus had killed four people in the past week
EMTs, paramedics play an important role in preventing the transmission of influenza with proper PPE use and ambulance cleaning
Researchers found MRSA inside the fire station, and in the responders’ noses
The drill is held each year so the Department can be prepared and plan its response to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents
Disease activity around the world has returned to levels usually seen for seasonal influenza
Five percent of the population of Key West have been infected at some point, researchers reported Tuesday
Improved infection control practices are warranted to reduce MRSA exposures, say researchers
EMT instructor John F. Lynch has taught EMT courses and assisted with paramedic training for 16 years