Featured Online Resources: Ebola Information Available Online

 

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As the Ebola outbreak in Africa continues to make the news, we've gathered some helpful resources to help you become better informed about the disease. 

Web Sites

• Center for Disease Control - Ebola - Includes signs & symptoms, transmission, risk, guidance for healthcare workers, and more.
• Medline Plus - Short overview, plus links to additional sources of information.
• Dept. of Health & Human Services, Blog Posts related to Public Health and Safety - Monitor this blog for updates related to the Ebola virus and steps being taken in the United States.
• World Health Organization - Situation Reports - Report on number of cases, deaths, geographic distribution and more.

Reference Resources

• Ebola Research Starter (From Magill's Medical Guide (Online Edition)
• Ebola Virus Disease, Historical Information (From Cambridge Historical Dictionary of Disease via Credo Reference)

Articles

• The Ebola Emergency - Immediate Action, Ongoing Strategy
• Ebola - An Ongoing Crisis
• Search in OneSearch for additional articles.

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