CDC Updates Guidance for Bloodborne Pathogens After Mass-Casualty Events

From Occupational Health & Safety Online

August 8, 2008
Noting that health authorities in Israel and London have reported hepatitis B-infected tissue and bone fragments were found after suicide bombings and could have infected survivors and rescuers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidance for using immunizations and post-exposure prophylaxis for tetanus and bloodborne pathogens (including HBV, hepatitis C, and HIV) in people wounded in bombings or other mass-casualty events, whether explosions or natural disasters. (More...)