Please note: This episode was recorded before the recent hantavirus outbreak. A forthcoming NETEC podcast episode will provide expert insight into hantavirus transmission, clinical presentation, preparedness considerations, and healthcare worker safety resources.
In the meantime, visit NETEC’s hantavirus resource library for current clinical guidance and educational materials:
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In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan tackles the essential topic of summer travel safety and health. As families and individuals plan vacations and outdoor activities, Jill answers common questions about how to protect yourself and your loved ones from illness and accidents that can disrupt holiday plans. From the importance of keeping up-to-date on vaccinations to fundamental hygiene practices like handwashing and respiratory etiquette, the episode explores how simple, proactive steps can help prevent the most common summertime pathogens and issues.
Listeners will gain insights on risks associated with summer fun at the lake or beach, including rare but serious infections, as well as more common concerns like food-borne illnesses and gastrointestinal bugs. Jill Morgan also explains the dangers posed by vector-borne diseases such as dengue, yellow fever, and chikungunya, especially for those traveling to international destinations where these illnesses are more prevalent. Jill provides practical advice for using bug spray, sunscreen, and first aid kits, and highlights the importance of water and food safety, as well as awareness around heat-related illnesses. Whether planning a backyard barbecue, a cross-country road trip, or an international adventure, this episode equips travelers with tips to make summer both enjoyable and safe.
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Jill Morgan, RN
Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
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