EMS News Extras
Swine Flu Advisory for EMS
Raphael M. Barishansky
As confirmed swine flu infections spread beyond Mexico, mounting in the U.S. and around the world, the U.S. has declared a national health emergency. All health care agencies and providers should stay informed of the situation and follow any guidance from their state officials, as well as the CDC and World Health Organization, says Raphael M. Barishansky, public health emergency preparedness expert and EMS Magazine contributor.
In this April 27, 2009 interview, Ray discusses the level of concern and appropriate response for those in the emergency medical services. “This is a critical time and we have not seen a public health emergency of this magnitude in some time,” he says. “EMS agencies need to take this opportunity to be proactive in getting guidance and information.”
Listen to hear Ray’s full update, and view the following links for further information:
Related:
- Swine Flu Cases in US; EMS on Alert
- cdc.gov/swineflu
- WHO: Information on swine influenza
- EMS Magazine April 2009 article by Raphael Barishansky: Surge Capacity: Is your system prepared for the victims of a large-scale incident?
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