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Veterinary Professional Contracted Avian Flu from Exposure to Domestic Cat, CDC Reports

A veterinary professional in California showed evidence of highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5N1) virus infection transmitted through occupational exposure to a sick domestic cat in 2024, according to CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.

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Learn how to protect yourself from ongoing health and safety risks at work and home, including expert resources to avoid illness and respond to various disaster situations.

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Airborne Transmitted Disease Resources

Learn how to protect yourself during a pandemic, including resources and expert guidance for avoiding current and future health crises and viruses like COVID-19.

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October 19, 2023

Webinar Rallies Opposition to Draft Guidelines on Aerosol-Transmissible Diseases in Healthcare

On Friday, Oct. 13, a diverse group of professionals, scientists, advocates, and other stakeholders offered detailed criticisms of CDC's intent to con...

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Report Asks OSHA To Consider Infectious Disease Standard for Meat and Poultry Workers

The U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report on June 20 urging OSHA to assess what actions are needed to more effectively protect workers in meat and poultry plants from infectious diseases.

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October 27, 2022

The Monthly Weekly: Viruses and the Workplace

Editor’s note: The Monthly Weekly is an occasional feature that reviews the previous month’s news coverage from The Synergist Weekly newsletter. Rep...

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EPA Registers First Air Sanitizer for Influenza and Coronavirus

The first antimicrobial product for use in air that can kill both bacteria and viruses has been registered under FIFRA.

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July 14, 2022

Strategies for Work During a Pandemic

This post is based on Dr. Anthony Harris’ presentation at AIHce EXP 2021. It is the ninth in the “Essentials of Pandemic Response” series based on AIH...

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OSHA Extends National Emphasis Program for COVID-19

OSHA will extend its National Emphasis Program for COVID-19 until further notice, the agency announced on June 30.

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Implementing EHMRs in Healthcare

Two representatives from a regional hospital system discussed considerations for distributing elastomeric half-mask respirators to healthcare workers.

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