Infectious Diseases

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

Rob Lawrence

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

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

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

UK medics with swine flu could face disciplinary action

September 16, 2009 05:39 AM

Studies: Swine flu spreads long after fever stops

September 15, 2009 04:32 AM

Swine flu shots may start in early October

September 14, 2009 04:36 AM

Shaping EMS provider beliefs about safety practices

June 08, 2009 01:04 PM

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Influenza infection control guidelines

April 27, 2009 07:21 AM

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Infection Control

Avoid a bloodborne pathogens exposure

April 13, 2009 12:28 PM

Greg Friese, MS, NRP

Shepard Medical Products Announces CareMates™ Infection Protection Blog Website for the Latest News on Infectious Diseases

January 29, 2008 09:45 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.