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Kansas Uses Syndromic Surveillance Data to Educate the Public and Providers about Rabies
Content Type: Success Stories
Rabies is caused by a virus spread to people from the saliva and neural tissue of infected animals. The most common mode of transmission is through the bite of a rabid animal; however, rabies can be transmitted through non-bite exposures (e.g.,… read more… For example, if a person is exposed to a bat and visits the emergency department (ED) for rabies PEP—but the … For example, if a person is exposed to a bat and visits the emergency department (ED) for rabies PEP—but the … For example, if a person is exposed to a bat and visits the emergency department (ED) for rabies PEP—but the … -
Kansas Uses a Novel Approach to Assess Injuries to Agricultural Workers
Content Type: Success Stories
Agriculture can be a hazardous industry. Farmers, and oftentimes their family members, are at high risk for injuries, fatalities, and illness. Risks include exposure to pesticides on crop farms and use of tractors, farming equipment, and other… read more… department regardless of patient residence, including visits by seasonal or migrant workers. KDHE presented its … count.” KDHE continues to monitor agriculture-related ED visits. Outreach has been made internally to KDHE’s Injury … V is it C o u n t 0–9 10–19 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 80+ 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 0 Kansas Weekly …