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The Task Force on Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response is comprised of experts and professionals from highly respected Texas institutions. The task force exists to provide critical information and recommendations regarding the risks of infectious diseases to Texas citizens.

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Understanding proper procedure and best practices can make all the difference in a variety of medical scenarios. To help protect you and the health of those around you, TexasIDR provides free training materials, online courses, opportunities to engage with the healthcare community, and free continuing education credits for medical professionals and first responders.

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A statewide work group of health professionals that will gather, review, and post educational resources for multiple audiences on preparedness and response to emerging and important infectious diseases, such as Ebola.

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To help prevent the spread of infectious diseases, check out the informative and instructional courses available through TexasIDR. Courses are open and free to anybody and CE, CME, and CNE credit is offered upon completion of each module. Please click on the modules below to join the TXIDR community and get started.

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Featured Courses

Donning and Doffing of Personal Protective Equipment
To protect yourself and limit the spread of contamination, it is critical that you learn and follow the proper procedure and precautions for donning and doffing your PPE garments. These short courses cover the various precaution scenarios: standard, contact, airborne, and droplet.
   15 minutes
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Top Stories
Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) – Saudi Arabia
November 20, 2018
From 16 through 30 October 2018, the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) National Focal Point of Saudi Arabia reported four additional cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection, including one death.
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Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
November 15, 2018
New measures to overcome obstacles in responding to the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are having a positive impact. The Ministry of Health (MoH), WHO and partners continue to be confident that, despite challenges, the outbreak can be contained.
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Ebola virus disease – Democratic Republic of the Congo
November 8, 2018
As the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak enters the fourth month since declaration, and case numbers surpass 300, substantial progress has been achieved in all aspects of the response.
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RESOURCES
Zika Virus - What Clinicians Need To Know
This presentation deck describes Zika virus epidemiology, management, prevention and much more.
American Medical Association
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Texas Medical Association
American Hospital Association
American Association of Occupational Health Nurses
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
National Association of County & City Health Officials
American Nurses Association
Texas Task Force Tackles Infectious Disease Readiness
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