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An illness caused by an infectious agent or its toxins that occurs through the direct or indirect transmission of the infectious agent or its products from an infected individual or via an animal, vector or the inanimate environment to a susceptible animal or human host. Examples include, but are not limited to, Influenza; COVID-19; HIV; Avian Flu; Mpox; Anthrax, and others.

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  • Interim US Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Potential Ebola Virus Exposure 20141027
    Interim U.S. Guidance for Monitoring and Movement of Persons with Potential Ebola Virus Exposure [2014/10/27]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/27 | Interim Guidance: Ebola
    The world is facing the biggest and most complex Ebola outbreak in history. On August 8, 2014, the Ebola outbreak in West Africa was declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) because it was determined to be an ‘extraordinary event’ with public health risks to other countries. Th ...
    Superseded Public Domain
  • Ebola Information for Leadership of Volunteers Working with West African Communities in the United States 20141027
    Ebola Information for Leadership of Volunteers Working with West African Communities in the United States [2014/10/27]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/27
    Volunteers are concerned about being exposed to Ebola when working with West African communities in the United States.Volunteers are at very low risk of being exposed to Ebola when working with West African (Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone) communities in the United States.2014 October 27 5:59PM CS2523565A
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  • Ebola Information for Volunteers Working with West African Communities in the United States 20141027
    Ebola Information for Volunteers Working with West African Communities in the United States [2014/10/27]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/27
    CS2523565B 2014 October 27 9:9AM
    Superseded Public Domain
  • Assurez un enterrement securise lorsquune personne decede a domicile
    Assurez un enterrement sécurisé lorsqu’une personne décède à domicile
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/27 | National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
    Allow for a safe burial when someone dies at home [French]1. Ne touchez pas le corps, ne le lavez pas et ne le nettoyez pas. Ne touchez pas les fluides corporels d’une personne qui est peut-être décédée des suites d’Ébola ou tout ce qu’elle pourrait avoir touché.2. Recueillez-vous ou faites vos prières à au moins 1 mètre (3 pieds) de dista ...
    Multi-Language Public Domain
  • Questions and Answers on Ebola 20141027
    Questions and Answers on Ebola [2014-10-27]
    National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (U.S.).
Division of High-Consequence Pathogens and Pathology. Viral Special Pathogens Branch.
    2014/10/27 | Questions and Answers on Ebola
    This webpage provides answers to questions such as: How do I portect myself against Ebola?; Has the first patient to become sick in this outbreak, know as “patient zero” been identified?; I am a U.S. resident experiencing some flu-like symptoms (e.g. fever, headache, muscle aches). How do I know if I have seasonal influenza or Ebola?; What is CDC d ...
    Current Public Domain
  • Identify Isolate Inform Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Patients with Possible Ebola Virus Disease
    Identify, Isolate, Inform: Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of Patients with Possible Ebola Virus Disease
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/25 | Ebola: Identify, Isolate, Inform
    1) Identify exposure history2) Identify signs and symptoms3) Isolate and determine personal protective equipment (PPE) needed4) Inform5. Further evaluation and managementFlowchart/decision tree.
    Public Domain
  • Ebola Virus 2014 West Africa Outbreak
    Ebola Virus 2014 West Africa Outbreak
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Public Health Information Network.
    2014/10/24 | National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
    Genetic analysis of the virus in this outbreak indicates that it is closely related (97% identical) to variants of Ebola virus (species Zaire ebolavirus) identified earlier in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Gabon.Codes mentioned below are used for representing the Ebola virus diagnostic tests in electronic data exchange using HL7 message. ...
    Public Domain
  • Key Messages Ebola Virus Disease West Africa Issue 15 Updated October 24 2014
    Key Messages – Ebola Virus Disease, West Africa: [Issue #15]: Updated October 24, 2014
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Emergency Operations Center. Joint Information Center.
    2014/10/24 | Key Messages – Ebola Virus Disease
    10/24/2014 FOR EXTERNAL DISTRIBUTION*Newly updated information is indicated in bold/blue
    Public Domain
  • Health Care Workers Could it be Ebola 20141024
    Health Care Workers: Could it be Ebola? [2014/10/24]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/24 | Could it be Ebola?
    Could it be Ebola? Fillable PDF with field for local health department contact informationWhat SHOULD be done for a patient under investigation (PUI) for Ebola virus disease?1. Activate the hospital preparedness plan for Ebola.2. Isolate the patient in a separate room with a private bathroom.3. Ensure standardized protocols are in place for PPE use ...
    Current Public Domain
  • Ebola Whats the Difference Between Infections Spread Through the Air or by Droplets
    Ebola: What’s the Difference Between Infections Spread Through the Air or by Droplets?
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.). Office of the Director.
    2014/10/24 | Office of the Director
    Germs like chickpox and TB are spread through the air. Airborne spread happens when a germ floats through the air after a person talks, coughs, or sneezes. Germs may land in the eyes, mouth, or nose of another person. If a germ is airborne, direct contact with the infected person is NOT needed for someone else to get sick. Airborne spread diseases ...
    Public Domain
  • West Africa Ebola Outbreak infographic 201410
    West Africa Ebola Outbreak [infographic] [2014/10]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/23 | West Africa Ebola Outbreak infographic
    The 2014 Ebola epidemic is the largest in history and is affecting multiple countries.Likely host = bats.1 in 2 people who get Ebola in this outbreak have dide.How do you get the Ebola virus? Direct contact with: 1. Bodily fluids of a person who is sick with or has died from Ebola. (blood, vomit, pee, poop, sweat, semen, spit, other fluids); 2. Obj ...
    Current Multi-Language Public Domain
  • Instructions for the Use of Vaccine Information Statements 2014
    Instructions for the Use of Vaccine Information Statements [2014]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/22 | Vaccine Information Statement
    As required under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (42 U.S.C. §300aa-26), all health care providers in the United States who administer, to any child or adult, any of the following vaccines — diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, measles, mumps, rubella, polio, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib), trivalent influenza, p ...
    Superseded Public Domain
  • Your Babys First Vaccines What You Need to Know 2014
    Your Baby’s First Vaccines: What You Need to Know [2014]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    10/22/2014 | Vaccine Information Statement
    These vaccines can protect your baby from 7 childhood diseases:1. DiphtheriaSigns and symptoms include a thick coating in the back of the throat that can make it hard to breathe.Diphtheria can lead to breathing problems, paralysis and heart failure.• About 15,000 people died each year in the U.S. from diphtheria before there was a vaccine.2. Tetanu ...
    Multi-Language Public Domain
  • CDC update on Ebola response 10222014
    CDC update on Ebola response: 10-22-2014
    Skinner, Tom ;
    Frieden, Thomas R.
    2014/10/22 | CDC Press Releases
    Press briefing transcript: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. ETAudio recording[MP3, 6.19 MB]
    Supporting Files Public Domain
  • Las primeras vacunas de su bebe lo que necesita saber
    Las primeras vacunas de su bebé: lo que necesita saber
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)  ...
    2014/10/22 | Vaccine Information Statement
    Your baby’s first vaccines : what you need to know (measles, mumps, rubella and varicella) [Spanish]Multi-Vaccine VIS – Spanish (10/22/14)Translation provided by the Immunization Action Coalition.Estas vacunas pueden proteger a su bebé de 7 enfermedades de la infancia:1. DifteriaLos signos y los síntomas incluyen un recubrimiento grueso en la par ...
    Multi-Language Public Domain
  • West Africa Ebola Outbreak Fact Sheet 4 Fiscal Year FY 2015
    West Africa – Ebola Outbreak: Fact Sheet #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
    United States. Agency for International Development.  ...
    2014/10/22 | West Africa – Ebola Outbreak Fact Sheet
    West Africa – Ebola Outbreak: Fact Sheet #4, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
    Public Domain
  • Checklist for Patients Being Evaluated for Ebola Virus Disease EVD in the United States 20141021
    Checklist for Patients Being Evaluated for Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in the United States [2014/10/21]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/21
    This checklist is not intended to be comprehensive. Additions and modifications to fit local practice are encouraged.CS251976-B
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  • Health Care Workers Could It Be Ebola 20141021
    Health Care Workers: Could It Be Ebola? [2014/10/21]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/21 | Could it be Ebola?
    Patient care checklist for patients under investigation for Ebola virus disease• Isolate the patient in a separate room with a private bathroom.• Activate the hospital preparedness plan for Ebola.• Ensure standardized protocols are in place for PPE use and disposal.• Wear appropriate PPE when in physical contact with the patient.• Attend to the pat ...
    Superseded Public Domain
  • Ebola Basics 20141021
    Ebola Basics [2014/10/21]
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/21 | Ebola Basics
    Ebola virus is not spread through: Casual contact; Air; Water; Food grown or legally purchased in the U.S.This infographic answers questions such as: How do you get the Ebola virus?; Early Symptoms; When is someone able to spread the disease to others?
    Superseded Multi-Language Public Domain
  • Allow for a Safe Burial When Someone Dies at Home
    Allow for a Safe Burial When Someone Dies at Home
    Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.)
    2014/10/21 | National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
    1. Do not touch, wash, or clean the body. Do not touch body fluids or anything a person who may have died of Ebola has touched.2. Pay your respects or pray at least 3 feet (1 meter) away from the body. Do not touch, kiss, clean, wash, or wrap the body.3. Always call 117 or a district alert line when someone dies.4. Cooperate with the counselor and ...
    Current Multi-Language Public Domain
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