Infectious Diseases

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Quick Take: NEJM coronavirus paper tackles viral load, survivability

The New England Journal of Medicine rapidly published a peer-reviewed report on the first case of COVID-19 in the U.S.

March 09, 2020 02:19 PM

Rob Lawrence

Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The virus has a new name: Infodemic

World Health Organization leaders take point on combatting misinformation and fear-mongering associated with the coronavirus

March 02, 2020 01:09 PM

Rob Lawrence

Infection Control

Don’t panic, but prepare: What you need to know now about the novel coronavirus

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

February 10, 2020 02:52 PM

Haiti earthquake could trigger possible medical ‘perfect storm’

Breakdowns in sanitation, clean water, and housing serve as breeding ground for infectious disease

January 17, 2010 03:14 AM

CDC: 1 in 5 Americans vaccinated against swine flu

Surveys estimate 61 million people got shot or nasal spray vaccination

January 16, 2010 04:03 AM

Surplus of swine flu vaccine prompts health officials to push shots

More than 136 million doses still available for H1N1 strain

January 12, 2010 03:37 AM

CDC: Swine flu now widespread only in 1 state

January 08, 2010 04:44 AM

W.Va. clinic to fire employees who don’t receive flu vaccine

Vaccine considered a ‘condition of employment,’ says CAMC spokesman

January 08, 2010 02:43 AM

Swine flu not as contagious as other pandemic strains

December 31, 2009 03:44 AM

First case of highly drug-resistant TB found in US

December 28, 2009 05:31 AM

W.Va sees upward trend of swine flu cases

December 25, 2009 03:37 AM

Study: Vaccine means more holiday hugs, fewer bugs

December 24, 2009 03:00 AM

2009: A Year of Swine Fools

December 22, 2009 09:23 AM

Mike McEvoy

Poll finds drop in public concern about swine flu

December 22, 2009 05:04 AM

Infection Control

Think Globally and Act Locally in ’10

December 16, 2009 11:38 AM

800,000 doses of kids’ swine flu vaccine recalled

December 15, 2009 03:52 AM

Texas swine flu vaccines go unused

December 11, 2009 04:01 AM

British researchers: Little evidence Tamiflu works

December 09, 2009 03:55 AM

CDC warns of fake swine flu e-mails

December 04, 2009 03:33 AM

Tenn. first responders to get free H1N1 vaccines

December 03, 2009 06:27 AM

CDC: Fewer states seeing widespread flu activity

December 01, 2009 04:01 AM

FDA approves new seasonal flu vaccine

November 29, 2009 03:03 AM

Colo. looks to volunteers for H1N1 vaccinations

November 25, 2009 03:37 AM

Poll: Majority of adult Americans don’t want H1N1 shot

November 18, 2009 06:56 AM

DRASH Shelters Used as Drive-thru H1N1 Vaccination Clinic

November 17, 2009 10:36 AM

OSHA releases H1N1 safety guidelines for health care workers

November 09, 2009 10:59 AM

Large NYC employers getting swine flu vaccine

November 06, 2009 06:01 AM

WHO: Swine flu virus is top strain worldwide

November 05, 2009 03:24 AM

Preserving Your Safety and Sanity in the H1N1 Pandemic

November 04, 2009 11:02 AM

Jules Scadden

1 dose of flu vaccine working in pregnant women

November 03, 2009 04:12 AM

Flu mask recommendations based on flawed study, authors say

November 02, 2009 04:32 AM

New group helps US monitor swine flu shot safety

November 02, 2009 03:51 AM

CDC: H1N1 spreading even as supply of vaccine grows

October 31, 2009 04:56 AM

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.