Airborne diseases are spread when droplets of pathogens are expelled into the air due to coughing, sneezing or talking. Airborne diseases of concern to emergency responders include:
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Meningitis Inflammation of the meninges of the brain and the spinal cord.
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Chicken pox
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Tuberculosis (TB)
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Influenza
Many of these diseases require prolonged exposure for … Read more