Download PDF Predictions and early indications from the CDC point to a bad influenza season. There are a couple of reasons why they are worried about this year being particularly challenging. The predominant strain circulating this year is Influenza A – H3N2, a strain that is not included in this year’s trivalent influenza vaccine. To learn what this means for EMS, download the PDF.
Download PDF The CDC sent out a health advisory on December 3, 2014 regarding the potential for a poor match... read more
New York City was the epicenter for COVID-19 during March and April 2020. Amid the overwhelming case load and mortality... read more
IN THE NEWS The CDC is investigating a large surge in reported cases of Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) for 2018 and... read more
IN THE NEWS The emergence of a novel disease is always a rapidly changing situation and FirstWatch will attempt to be... read more
Influenza (FLU) Update for Week #10 Week Ending 3-10-18 Although Flu and ILI is still fairly widespread and above the national... read more
There is an ongoing and escalating issue with hand sanitizers manufactured in some factories in Mexico, and sold in stores... read more
Download the below information in PDF form MERS is considered an emerging disease, caused by a novel virus (one that has... read more
Download PDF Report of influenza activity in the U.S. was actually down from last week, with influenza levels considered “widespread” in... read more
It is important to realize that this time, between August and November is the peak time for AFM. Furthermore, EMS... read more
As the 2020/21 Flu Season approaches, COVID-19 is still circulating in most states throughout the U.S. with many states again... read more
