Ignoring the airborne spread of the virus, they wrote, would lead to many more infections. But when the scientists sent their commentary to medical journals, they were rejected over and over again.

People may breathe it in,” he said. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends standard, contact, and airborne precautions for patients who have illness consistent with influenza ...

contact and airborne precautions with eye protections. 5. Promptly notify the health department if the virus is suspected, probable or confirmed in a hospitalized patient. As of Jan. 16, the CDC ...

These precautions include isolating persons with suspected TB in patient rooms with specialized air handling known as airborne infection isolation rooms. To improve our ability to assess patients ...

who is part of a new nationwide effort to monitor airborne chemicals in real time. They are “no longer just about burning trees and grass,” she said. “They are urban wildfires, fueled by the ...

Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren’t overcome by a racing wall of flames, but rather burn after being ignited by airborne embers. Here’s a look at ...

The 101st Combat Aviation Brigade will deploy to the Middle East in early February to support ongoing operations against the Islamic State group. Approximately 2,000 air assault soldiers will ship ...

As cases of H5N1, also known as avian flu or bird flu, continue to surface across the U.S., safety precautions are ramping up. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced ...

Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren’t overcome by a racing wall of flames, but rather burn after being ignited by airborne embers. Here's a look at ...

Virtually anyone can contract norovirus," said a CDC spokesperson. "We see an increased number of cases in people who are confined to a specific area. Outbreaks have been reported in schools ...

Data from an expansive federal survey on youth behavioral habits, including their sexual orientation and gender identity, have been removed from the website of the Centers for Disease Control and ...