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

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🧪 New research highlights gaps in routine lab testing for patients with suspected HCIDs. Explore the findings, barriers, and approaches to strengthening laboratory preparedness: 🔗 ow.ly/ugWS5100yT5
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Emerging pathogen response often starts before all the answers are known. Start with appropriate protections, then refine as evidence evolves. Learn more: ow.ly/o9rj5100xCP #NETENugget
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Children belong in special pathogen preparedness plans from the start. Coming Nov. 4 on Transmission Interrupted: pediatric care challenges, family support, and practical steps to strengthen readiness. Subscribe: ow.ly/gVT45100xxh
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🎙️ What does the latest research on Andes virus mean for clinical preparedness? Our new blog recaps Transmission Interrupted with Gavin Harris, MD, and Gaby Frank, MD, discussing their recent @NEJM review and practical lessons for health care teams: ow.ly/ibfj5101pF6
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What is a containment wrap? For certain patients with suspected or confirmed HCIDs, it can help contain body fluids and reduce contamination during transport. Watch the reel, then explore NETEC’s step-by-step guide: ow.ly/Bg7c5100vEl #NETEC #SpecialPathogens
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There’s still time to connect with NETEC at @IDWeekmtg! Stop by Booth #944 to meet the NETEC team and explore practical tools, training, and resources for special pathogen preparedness. #IDWeek2026 #SpecialPathogens #HealthCarePreparedness #NETEC
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A health care-associated Lassa fever outbreak underscores a critical preparedness lesson: early recognition matters. A recent article by @EmoryUniversity experts highlights the value of knowing workplace exposure history. Read: ow.ly/xmuA50ZWsME #LassaFever #NETEC
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🦠 Infectious diseases professionals are essential to special pathogen preparedness. At #IDWeek2026, visit NETEC at Booth #944 for practical resources on early identification, infection prevention, PPE, training & preparedness. @IDWeekmtg Come see us! #InfectiousDiseases #NETEC
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What can HIV, Ebola, COVID-19, and mpox teach us about preparing for the next infectious disease threat? Stephen Morse, PhD, joins NETEC's Transmission Interrupted to discuss emerging pathogens, surveillance, and preparedness. @DMPHSociety 🎧 Listen: ow.ly/hn3850ZZHqp
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For #IIPW2026, we thank infection preventionists and the frontline healthcare personnel who partner with them. Their combined expertise helps make infection prevention work in practice. Read about new research and its implications for preparedness: ow.ly/bnRH50ZYZio
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🫁 Pulmonary & critical care teams play an important role in special pathogen preparedness. At #CHEST2026 (@accpchest) visit NETEC at Booth #498 for practical resources on respiratory protection, infection prevention, early identification & preparedness. 👋 Come see us! #NETEC
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🦟 Malaria or viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF)? Join NETEC on Nov. 18, 1–2 PM ET, to explore similarities, differences, testing considerations, coinfection, and presumptive treatment options to support frontline clinical decision-making. 🔗 Register: ow.ly/f59u50ZY2wO
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Every response can strengthen preparedness. Lessons from the West Africa Ebola outbreak helped lead to the National Quarantine Unit. Years later, that planning supported its recent Andes hantavirus activation. Hear the story: ow.ly/JLQr50ZWqub
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We are saddened by the passing of Helen Branswell, a great science journalist who covered infectious diseases. She took emerging threats seriously without sensationalizing them, helping us understand what really mattered. Her voice will be greatly missed: ow.ly/Y8A450ZXzAL
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What will the next emerging infectious disease threat look like—and will we be ready? 🎙️ Jill Morgan, RN, talks with Stephen Morse, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of @DMPHSociety, about lessons from decades of emerging disease threats. 🎧 ow.ly/p28750ZWoWc
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Emergency nurses have to be ready for anything. For #EmergencyNursesWeek, two ED nurses share practical lessons on special pathogen preparedness—from screening and PPE to knowing your plan and who to call. 💙 Thank you, emergency nurses, for all you do. ow.ly/8XSA50ZWT7F
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The National Special Pathogen System in action! Great to see @BellevueHosp, a Level 1 RESPTC, providing training to newly selected Level 2 STAND awardees in its region—strengthening regional partnerships and special pathogen preparedness.
Today, Bellevue hosted teams from Elmhurst, Harlem & @JacobiNCBHosp for hands-on special pathogen training with @TheNETEC and @NYCHealthSystem biopreparedness partners. Strengthening readiness across our hospitals. on.nyc.gov/4jMBcei
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Is your hospital laboratory ready to support care for a patient with a suspected HCID? NETEC experts Justin Chan (@BellevueHosp) and Erica Shenoy of MGH (@MassGeneralNews) and their colleagues discuss lab readiness on The ICHE Podcast. 🎧 ow.ly/xfZK50ZWo8H
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Is your hospital laboratory ready to support care for a patient with a suspected HCID? NETEC experts Justin Chan (@BellevueHosp) and Erica Shenoy of MGH (@MassGeneralNews) and their colleagues discuss lab readiness on The ICHE Podcast. 🎧 ow.ly/xfZK50ZWo8H
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🧪 A new study highlights gaps in routine lab testing for patients with suspected HCIDs. Explore the findings, barriers, and approaches to strengthening laboratory preparedness: ow.ly/E3BM50ZVyUQ #SpecialPathogens #NETEC
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