Who is this for: Managers of 9-1-1 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies EMS systems law enforcement agencies and fire service agencies as well as individual emergency medical services providers including emergency medical technicians (EMTs) paramedics hospital-based transport teams and medical first responders such as law enforcement and fire service personnel.

What is this for: Keeping workers children and family members safe while handling inquiries and responding to calls related to pediatric patients (<18 years of age) suspected to have Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF).

How to use: Managers should use this information to understand and explain to staff how to respond and stay safe. Individual providers can use this information to respond to patients suspected to have Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) and to stay safe.

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