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Bioterrorism Simulations Educate Unprepared Healthcare Workers

(Liberty Voice) Simulated exercises of bioterrorism events are now being used to educate and build confidence in healthcare workers. Multiple evaluations have thus far found many doctors and nurses do not feel ready to handle a bioterrorism event. Therefore it is hoped that these hands-on simulations will educate and prepare healthcare workers on how to  Read More »

Bioterrorism Simulations Educate Unprepared Healthcare Workers

Department plans vaccination against Kyasanur Forest Disease

(The Times of India) Dakshina Kannada district Health and Family Welfare department has sent a proposal to the government seeking approval to administer vaccine against Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD) in identified areas in Dakshina Kannda district. The decision was taken in the wake of a suspected case of KFD reported at Beluvai in Moodbidri near  Read More »

Department plans vaccination against Kyasanur Forest Disease – The Times of India

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