... and stay home if we are sick. However, the attention and tracking that occurred with the H1N1 influenza heightened our awareness and concern to impact organizations in a variety of ways. The challenge is determining the potential impact or risk to the organization. The seasonal flu has set a level of risk...

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... and seasonal influenza provide immunity to these diseases in most people (Fell-Carlson 208). Principles of Exposure Management Outside the healthcare setting, exposure to a pathogen is typically not a planned event. However, such exposures do occur. It is all too common to catch a common cold or other...

... Session No. 555 Birdflu Pandemic Planning, Preparedness and Response Jay Jamali, CSP, CHMM, CHCM, BSOSH Enviro Safetech San Jose, California Introduction The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza type A or type B viruses. It can cause mild to severe illness and at times can...