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Infectious Diseases


Podcasts

  • Expert Advises Employers to Offer 'Flu Benefit'

    In this OH&S podcast, Dr. Maurice A. Ramirez discusses the possibility of developing a vaccine against influenza A(H1N1) and says employers should prepare for having 30 percent of their workers unavailable because of flu. more


Videos

  • Listen to FDA's New Enforcement Plans

    Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., explained six initial actions Aug. 6 in her agency's plan "to prevent harm to the American people" through swift, aggressive, effective enforcement. FDA is responsible for the safety of drugs, biological products, medical devices, the nation's food supply, cosmetics, and more, making its enforcement actions and decisions important to every American. more


Whitepapers

  • Flu Checklist: Preparedness for the Seasonal Virus

    H1N1 Flu Checklist

    In the United States, there is a flu season that begins every fall and ends every spring. The type of flu people get during this season is called seasonal flu. more

  • Pandemic Influenza

    Public health experts warn pandemic influenza poses a significant risk to the United States and the world—only its timing, severity, and exact strain remain uncertain. International, Federal, State, local, and tribal government agencies are diligently planning for the public health response to this potential pandemic. The disease could be severe and could affect our critical infrastructure and our nation’s economic and social security. It is important that you take action. more

  • Safety Doesn’t Cost: It Pays

    According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), since 1970, 75,000 lives have been saved and millions of injuries and illnesses have been prevented through effective occupational safety and health management systems.1 But you don’t need a statistician to know that safety is good for business. more


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