Today is #NationalRatCatcherDay, and while this day commemorates the legend of the Pied Piper, it's also an opportunity to remember that rats cary many different diseases.

You can find out more about rats, the diseases they cary and how to prevent the spread of disease by visiting the CDC's website at: https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-pets/rodent-control/index.html

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Today, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services released a HAN regarding Jamestown Canyon Virus, a mosquito borne illness.

You can find more information about this HAN on our website at: https://icap.nebraskamed.com/2024/07/19/ne-dhhs-han-jamestown-canyon-virus-detected-in-nebraska/

For more information about Jamestown Canyon Virus or to contact Nebraska DHHS, you can visit their website at: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Mosquito-Borne-Diseases.aspx

Check out this great graphic from APIC - Infection Prevention and You!

Most sharps injuries (e.g., needlestick, cut with a sharp object) among dental health care staff involve burs, needles, and other sharp instruments. Implementation of the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard has helped to protect dental staff from blood exposure and sharps injuries.
For more information, visit: https://www.cdc.gov/dental-infection-control/hcp/summary/
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