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Now Available: Updated Emory University’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan

February 7, 2018

The updated version of the Emory University’s Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is now available on the EHSO website. The Exposure Control Plan is an important part of the University’s effort to protect employees from occupational exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The ECP includes: Determination of “at risk” personnel Methods for exposure control including: Universal […]

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Hepatitis B Vaccination: What’s the big deal?

November 1, 2012

Hepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver. Being in research, I wager most readers know that. However, what many may not know is that Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can result in a chronic infection. People with chronic infections are more likely to pass the infection on to others. Also, some patients with chronic […]

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