Infectious Diseases

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

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

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Infectious Diseases

What EMS needs to know about 2019 nCoV

While the novel coronavirus presents like influenza or other respiratory illnesses, there are 3 additional steps EMS should take to manage suspected cases

January 29, 2020 01:08 PM

MCHD Paramedic Podcast

WHO experts: Single dose swine flu vaccine enough

October 30, 2009 04:40 AM

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

EMS1 Staff

Ambulance Disposable Supplies

How to buy disposable ambulance supplies

When purchasing disposable EMS supplies, consider these seven points

September 26, 2009 12:09 PM

EMS1 Staff

Fla. expects H1N1 vaccine by mid-October

September 26, 2009 04:53 AM

Social Media and Technology Breakthroughs for H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Communications

September 21, 2009 11:00 AM

Government: 1 swine flu shot enough for older kids

September 21, 2009 05:22 AM

NY county plan targets 460,000 for swine flu vaccine

September 18, 2009 05:05 AM

Nearly half of U.S. health care workers shun flu shots

September 17, 2009 05:04 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.