Download PDF The CDC sent out a health advisory on December 3, 2014 regarding the potential for a poor match between the circulating influenza strain and the vaccine. The CDC states that flu activity is low right now, but expects it to begin increasing as the winter wears on. Influenza A (H3N2) is the predominant strain seen so far this flu season. To learn what this means for EMS, download the PDF.
Download PDF Reports of influenza activity in the U.S. continued to decline in both diagnosed influenza and influenza-like illness, although levels... read more
Since the onset of the disease that would be named COVID-19, there have been questions about how it's transmitted &... read more
We recognize that Ebola is still an issue across the world, however it seems to be generally contained to the... read more
Executive Summary: The FDA has put out a recommendation that advises all consumers to NOT use any hand sanitizer products manufactured... read more
Mers and Cylospora Update: As of July 26, 2013, CDC has been notified of 353 cases of Cyclospora infection from... read more
IN THE NEWS Outbreak of Salmonella linked to Kratom The CDC reported that as of April 5th, there is an ongoing outbreak... read more
IN THE NEWS Late Afternoon/Evening Update for 1/8/20 -- An Organism Identified: In the afternoon hours of the January 8th, multiple... read more
Executive Summary: Although eyes are still focused on COVID-19, Flu activity remains a far greater threat to North America at... read more
Download PDF The Beijing Center for disease control announced yesterday they had found an additional case of H7N9 in a six-year-old... read more
Download PDF Predictions and early indications from the CDC point to a bad influenza season. There are a couple of... read more
