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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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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
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Quick Take: Transporting Patient One – Coronavirus in the US
Snohomish County, Washington, officials describe the EMS transport of the first confirmed 2019-nCoV patient in the U.S.
February 04, 2020 02:51 PM
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Rob Lawrence
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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Is EMS prepared for an epidemic or pandemic?
The global COVID-19 epidemic is challenging EMS agency and fire department capability to assess, treat and transport patients
January 31, 2020 01:49 PM
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Greg Friese, MS, NRP
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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
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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
WHO experts: Single dose swine flu vaccine enough
October 30, 2009 04:40 AM
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Personal Protective Equipment
Hand washing is first step in disease prevention
the importance of hand washing can be answered with the question, “Have you ever killed someone with your bare hands?”
October 28, 2009 12:27 PM
Swine flu declared a national emergency
October 26, 2009 05:53 AM
RI tracking swine flu through electronic records
October 26, 2009 05:49 AM
Frustration looms as H1N1 vaccines run out
October 24, 2009 05:40 AM
Some may have to pay for H1N1 vaccine in Ohio
October 23, 2009 05:08 AM
Infection Control
CDC concedes swine flu vaccine production behind schedule
October 21, 2009 07:16 AM
Infection Control
Pandemic Flu Planning Part II: How to Run Point of Dispensing Sites
October 20, 2009 06:38 AM
New York judge puts hold on mandatory flu shots
October 19, 2009 05:04 AM
CDC: Production of H1N1 vaccine lagging
October 16, 2009 01:11 PM
H1N1 vaccine not an easy sell in Ohio
October 16, 2009 05:42 AM
CDC releases interim H1N1 guidelines, advocates conservation of N95 respirators
October 15, 2009 09:18 AM
Calif. seniors may be immune to swine flu
October 15, 2009 05:37 AM
Doctors: Heed flu warnings in children
October 13, 2009 06:25 AM
Ohio paramedics first to get H1N1 vaccine mist
October 12, 2009 04:36 AM
US, other nations stop counting pandemic flu cases
October 10, 2009 05:09 AM
Ohio governor authorizes EMTs to vaccinate in H1N1 emergency
October 08, 2009 05:45 AM
Atlanta swine flu campaign marks largest vaccination program in state history
October 07, 2009 04:47 AM
WHO sees a few minor side effects from H1N1 shot
October 06, 2009 05:58 AM
First doses of H1N1 flu vaccine arrive
October 05, 2009 08:33 AM
Conn. flu vaccine distribution questioned
October 04, 2009 05:04 AM
Nasal spray flu vaccine becoming available
October 02, 2009 04:46 AM
Report: Flu might fill up hospitals in 15 states
October 01, 2009 05:43 AM
Infection Control
How to buy EMS infection control products
Follow these considerations for purchasing infection control products
September 28, 2009 12:32 PM
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EMS1 Staff
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