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SchoolSafety.gov Launches to Help Educators, Administrators, Parents, and Law Enforcement Prepare for Threats
2/15/20 The Federal School Safety Clearinghouse website: SchoolSafety.gov. is now active. This website is a one-stop-shop of resources for K-12 administrators, educators, parents, and law enforcement to use to prepare for and address various threats related to safety, security, and support in schools. Learn more.
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Syringe Reuse and Mishandling of Injectable Medications by Health Care Personnel- Actions for Prevention and Response
2/14/14 February 2020 marks the 10-year anniversary of the Safe Injection Practices Coalition and its One & Only Campaign, a public health effort to eliminate unsafe medical injections. Since 2001, nearly 200,000 patients in the US have been notified of possible exposure to hepatitis B or C virus or HIV because of syringe reuse or mishandling of injectable medications.
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Rapidly Identify Pediatric Sepsis
2/13/20 Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Certain people are at higher risk, including children 12 and younger. Because sepsis begins outside of a hospital in 80% of cases, first responders and pre-hospital caregivers are critical to urgent recognition and treatment of sepsis. Learn more.
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FDA : MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps by Medtronic : Class I Recall - Due to Incorrect Insulin Dosing
2/12/20 Medtronic is recalling MiniMed 600 Series Insulin Pumps insulin pumps due to a missing or broken retainer ring which helps to lock the insulin cartridge into place in the pump's reservoir compartment. If the cartridge is not locked firmly into place, under or over delivery of insulin may occur, which could result in hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia. Learn more.
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Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) releases 2020 Child and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule.
2/6/20 Learn more about the changes in this year's ACIP Child and Adolescent Vaccine Schedule. recommendations.
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School Medical Director Information on Coronavirus
2/4/20 NYSCSH information updates for School Medical Directors on 2019 Novel Coronavirus is now available on the website.
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Can Wearing a Mask Protect You From Coronavirus?
1/31/20 Two big questions many people have are: Will wearing a face mask keep us safe? And if so, what kind?
