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Infectious disease outbreak: How hospitals can brace for impact

by Guest Author February 18, 2020 Comments (0)

No matter what it is – coronavirus, flu, etc. – epidemics can strike at any time. Is your hospital ready? In this guest post, Scott Cormier, VP of emergency management, environment of care and safety at Medxcel, explains how you can keep your facility safe by preparing now.

Largest U.S. outbreak of measles highlights risk of non-vaccination trend

by healthcarebus October 25, 2011 Comments (0)

It’s the biggest U.S. measles outbreak in 15 years — and it’s being blamed on parents who choose not to vaccinate their kids.

Emergency planning: Many hospitals fall short

by healthcarebus April 15, 2011 Comments (0)

One-third — or more — of hospitals have glaring gaps in their emergency response plans.

Vote & Vaccine: Key to preventing the next epidemic?

by healthcarebus November 5, 2009 Comments (0)

Avoiding the next epidemic could be as simple as vaccinating people at their polling places.

Regions that saw spring H1N1 outbreak spared so far

by healthcarebus October 15, 2009 Comments (0)

While H1N1 is officially “widespread” throughout the country, certain areas of the country are seeing less activity so far this season.

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