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Improving special pathogen preparedness in the U.S. @EmoryUniversity / @unmc / @BellevueHosp. Retweets ≠ endorsement. Find us on Bluesky: https://t.co/fIE2kLFZWT

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@TheNETEC
NETEC
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🦠 Strengthen your facility’s viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF) readiness. Check out NETEC’s VHF preparedness checklist: 🔗 https://t.co/OpphrINGq1 #NETEC #HospitalPreparedness #VHFChecklist
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There are 2 FDA-approved treatments for Ebola virus disease (Zaire orthoebolavirus): 🧬 Inmazeb (atoltivimab, maftivimab, odesivimab-ebgn) 🧬 Ebanga (ansuvimab-zykl) Access NETEC’s Ebola resource page for more information: 🔗 https://t.co/pt4Ot9FUXg #NETECNugget
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🎙️ New Transmission Interrupted episode drops Jan 7! Jill Morgan (@emoryuniversity) & Dr. Abbey Lowe (@unmc) explain why research readiness matters—from rapid IRB review to consent in biocontainment and research in the NSPS. Don’t miss it—subscribe now!
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@utmb_jssom
UTMB John Sealy School of Medicine
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When deadly pathogens threaten the world, preparation & #mentorship save lives. Susan McLellan, MD, MPH, #UTMB JSSOM Professor & Biocontainment Care Unit Director, wins the 2025 Martin S. Wolfe Mentoring Award for training the next generation of #GlobalHealth leaders. #ACCTMTH
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🚨 New York reports its first locally acquired chikungunya case—the first in the U.S. since 2019. NETEC’s latest blog by Dr. James Lawler (@unmc_gchs) breaks down what this means for clinicians, labs, and public health. 🔗 https://t.co/T6R7GJZdaD #Chikungunya #PublicHealth #NETEC
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NETEC
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Only a few providers worldwide can support long-range air transport for patients with VHFs. NETEC led a global tabletop exercise to test coordination and readiness when demand exceeds capacity. 📖 Learn more: https://t.co/26tInbYDfv #NETECNugget
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🚨 Big news! Dr. Susan McLellan, a leader at @UTMBhealth/@utmb_spectre, the Level 1 RESPTC in Region 6, has received the ASTMH Martin Wolfe Mentorship Award for her exceptional work in mentoring future leaders in tropical medicine! 🎉 🔗 https://t.co/Wocv2Z8pZq
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@TheNETEC
NETEC
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🛠️ Be ready when it counts. Bookmark NETEC’s "Know Your PPE" guide now → https://t.co/sgOheMSvDn #SpecialPathogens #PPE #NETECNugget
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NETEC
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🚑 New Transmission Interrupted: “EMS Drills & Unique Scenarios.” EMS teams train for high-consequence infectious diseases anywhere—airports, homes, stadiums & more. This episode breaks down how drills & strong partnerships keep everyone safe. 📰 Recap:
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National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
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NETEC
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Better anteroom design = safer patient care. Check out NETEC’s new guidance on managing anteareas for high-consequence pathogens: 👉 https://t.co/Kx6Y0sEbpN #NETEC #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareSafety #SpecialPathogens
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NETEC
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💡 Checklist Tip: If an Airborne Infection Isolation Room (AIIR) fails, immediately mask the patient to reduce the risk of airborne transmission. 📑 See more in NETEC’s AIIR Downtime Checklist: https://t.co/7ADuOfqMOt #InfectionControl #NETECNugget
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NETEC
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On the #TransmissionInterrupted podcast, Jill Morgan, RN, puts it perfectly: 👉 A pitcher doesn’t walk into a stadium & throw cold. Likewise, EMS teams need drills & training — so the first time they face a high-stakes scenario isn’t during a real event: https://t.co/KzudWqE0wg
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@TheNETEC
NETEC
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Ethiopia has confirmed its first Marburg Virus Disease outbreak. Dr. Gavin Harris (@EmoryUniversity) explains what healthcare, EMS, and public health teams should know. Learn more and access NETEC resources: 👉 https://t.co/DmH6nC48EO #MVD #MarburgVirus #SitRep #Ethiopia
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@TheNETEC
NETEC
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Timely, transparent, coordinated communication is essential during a special pathogen response. Work with your PIO and health partners to ensure clear, unified messaging. NETEC’s Incident Response Guide: 🔗 https://t.co/ONhTY0MnGn #Preparedness #SpecialPathogens #NETECNugget
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NETEC
18 days
🚑 New episode OUT NOW! Tune in to learn: • How system-wide readiness depends on staff, space, and stuff • Why a national community of practice is key to sustaining preparedness • …and more, drawn from real EMS drills and experience 🎧 Listen:
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NETEC
19 days
VHF pathogens like Ebola and Lassa require specialized care. A new study highlights where U.S. readiness stands today—and what must improve. 🔗 Read the blog:
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National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center
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NETEC
19 days
⏳ Deadline is TODAY! Applications for the NSPS Level 2 STAND Award are due by 4 p.m. CST, offering $500K per facility plus NETEC training and technical support. Need help finishing the application? Email us at award@netec.org. #NETEC #STANDAward
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@TheNETEC
NETEC
20 days
Some people test PPE in the lab… Dr. Matt Sasser (@medstarhealth Transport) prefers a monsoon & 6 inches of mystery water. Hear the story behind this “field test” on the next episode of Transmission Interrupted - dropping Wednesday. 🔔 Subscribe now: https://t.co/JXpU6AJeNH
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NETEC
23 days
🖤🦠 NETEC Black Friday Deal: Everything is 100% Off… Because It Always Is! No codes. No countdown clocks. No cart. Just free, evidence-based special pathogen preparedness resources—today and every day. → https://t.co/tFoBnhnIkL
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@TheNETEC
NETEC
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💛 Our NETEC workgroup chairs shared what they’re grateful for this year, and we’re grateful for them and all our workgroup members: their knowledge, teamwork, and commitment to keeping communities safe. 🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from NETEC! #NETEC #Thanksgiving #Preparedness
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