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WASHINGTON 鈥� The upcoming EMS Focus webinar, hosted by the NHTSA Office of EMS, will cover the latest updates on Mpox, a viral disease, and its impact on EMS operations.
The webinar, titled 鈥�,鈥� will take place on Wednesday, October 2, at 1 pm ET.
This session is designed to provide EMS professionals with crucial insights into the Mpox outbreak, including vaccine eligibility, available treatments, and effective strategies to prevent further spread. With Mpox cases emerging in the U.S. since 2022, early detection and rapid response are vital for emergency responders.
Key topics will include:
- An overview of the new respiratory transmissible clade in Africa,
- The latest epidemiological data, and
- Specific guidance for EMS clinicians to identify potential Mpox cases during transport and initiate isolation protocols.
Panelists for this webinar are Bryan E. Christensen, PhD, MEPC, CIH, REHS/RS from the CDC鈥檚 Division of High Consequence Pathogens and Pathology, and Alexander Isakov, MD, MPH, Executive Director and Professor of Emergency Medicine, Emory School of Medicine. These experts will share their experiences and answer questions from participants.
The webinar is part of the , which regularly addresses critical issues and developments in emergency medical services. For more details and to register for this session, visit the , where recordings of past webinars are also available.
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