| Safety Meeting 12092024 |
Agenda: Respiratory Illnesses, Differentiation, Treatments Review of last meeting approved: Yes Corrections: -- Unfinished business from last meeting: -- Announcements: Pertussis (whooping cough) levels in WA state are high right now: https://youtu.be/scwwX_7vHAA?si=gVK6cWQhNhk7wtst WA state respiratory illness dashboard: https://doh.wa.gov/data-and-statistical-reports/diseases-and-chronic-conditions/communicable-disease-surveillance-data/respiratory-illness-data-dashboard Please explore the following series of information on respiratory viruses: https://symptoms.webmd.com/cold-flu-map/default.htm Optional: Video on cold vs flu: https://youtu.be/AaeUX5lFx-s?si=vzoAbwiDdj0oYxwR Video: latest developments on covid: https://youtu.be/IJHqAWNWV8M?si=2U5G5c3WMUfwegDZ If you get to your doctor fast enough with covid, they may prescribe antivirals: https://aspr.hhs.gov/COVID-19/Treatments/Pages/Possible-Treatment-Options-for-COVID19.aspx If you get to the doctor fast enough with the flu they may prescribe the antivirals listed here: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/treatment/antiviral-drugs.html#:~:text=There%20are%20four%20FDA%2Dapproved%20antiviral%20drugs%20recommended,and.%20*%20baloxavir%20marboxil%20(trade%20name%20Xofluza%C2%AE). Worksite locations: Variable/multiple Minutes written by: Corinna Fritz Meeting Leader: Corinna Fritz Next Meeting time and place: Virtual, 12.16.2024 Archives of Safety Meetings may be found at www.hgsafety.blogspot.com |
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