Typically, pandemics are caused by novel viruses or variant strains of known viruses since few, if any, people have been exposed or developed antibodies to the virus. Since there is little resistance, many people often get sick. Depending on the virulence (the ability to make a person sick and the severity of that illness), many people may have serious complications or die from their illness.
Influenza (FLU) Update for Week #52 -- Week Ending 12-28-19 The CDC reported that flu activity (diagnosed flu and ILI outpatient... read more
For week #52 (ending 12-29-18) the CDC reported that influenza (Flu) activity, which includes diagnosed flu as well as ILI... read more
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What First Responders Can Do Feb-3-2020: The information in the attached PDF is designed to assist EMS and other First Responders,... read more
For week #18 (ending 5-4-19) the CDC reported that Influenza (Flu) activity, which includes diagnosed flu as well as ILI (Influenza-Like-Illness),... read more
There is a lot of available information for Health Care Workers and EMS, but not very much for Law Enforcement... read more
Emerging Disease Surveillance and Triage using the MPDS ProQA software Click here to view the recording. Click here for a pdf of the slides. Mentioned during webinar: Link... read more
Download PDF The CDC has released an early report on a cluster of children with severe respiratory complaints in the... read more
There have been recent reports, from new agencies and other organizations, about Zika cases in the United States for 2018. ... read more
