Understanding Ebola Requires the Right Resources

Because Ebola Viral Disease (EVD) continues to impact communities and health care workers, important questions have arisen, including ways to reduce risk of exposure, the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and resources for additional information. As the leading provider of regulated medical waste disposal, Stericycle is working hand in hand with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to ensure the correct information is available to the public. Please use the below resources to better understand Ebola transmission, prevention, risk of exposure, and control.  

CDC Resources:

Healthcare Worker Information Central Infection Prevention and Control for Healthcare Workers Environmental Infection Control in Hospitals Guidance on Personal Protective Equipment To Be Used by Healthcare Workers During Management of Patients with Ebola Virus Disease in U.S. Hospitals, Including Procedures for Putting On (Donning) and Removing (Doffing)  

Background: What is Ebola Viral Disease?

About Ebola  

Ebola Topics:

• Signs and Symptoms

• Transmission

• Risk of Exposure

• Prevention