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After an overview of historic earthquakes, the video explains the scales used in measuring earthquake, the types of faults in Wyoming, the state's earthquake potential and high hazard areas. It follows with what can lessen the impact of earthquakes on homes and public buildings, and the information available from the Wyoming State Geological Survey's Geologic Hazards Section and the Wyoming Emergency Management Agency.
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This program is designed for workers who are not designated to respond in an emergency but may contract bloodborne pathogens as first-on-the-scene good Samaritans, housekeeping employees or laundry staff. This video gives workers an understanding of bloodborne diseases, how they are contracted and how employees can protect themselves. Includes customizable PowerPoint presentation and printable leader's guide.
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An interview with Anne Schuchat, M.D., Chief Health Officer, CDC, and Director, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, covers: seasonal flu; "2009 H1N1"; 5 priority groups who should receive the H1N1, or swine flu, vaccine; and, safety and distribution of the H1N1 vaccine.
16) H1N1 (Swine flu)
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Joseph Bresee, M.D., Chief, CDC Influenza Division's Epidemiology and Prevention Branch, explains the origins, transmission, symptoms, severity, contagiousness of, and treatments for H1N1, or swine flu. Includes CDC's recommendations for antiviral medicines. Covers health behaviors to practice if one becomes ill with swine flu, and emergency warning signs in children and in adults that require urgent medical attention.