This document is an international medical guide for ships published by WHO. The content of the book is a comprehensive description of the various possible injuries and illnesses that can happen to the crew on board ship. Chapters are described on, among other things : first aid, shock, head injuries; eye injuries and diseases.
The document presents recommendations for institutions and organisations sending health care workers or emergency workers from the US to Ebola virus outbreak areas, and pre-departure assessment and post-arrival management of workers travelling from Ebola virus outbreak areas to the US.
A guide describing risk assessment and management guidelines for people potentially exposed to Ebola or Marburg viruses.The guidance provides recommendations for post-arrival risk assessment and management of potentially exposed travellers as part of the US domestic response to an Ebola or Marburg outbreak abroad.
The document outlines federal regulations for reporting death or illness on ships bound for the US.US regulations require the master of a ship bound for a US port of entry to immediately report any death or illness among the ship’s passengers or crew. This includes persons who go ashore or are removed from the vessel due to illness or death.
The document describes and explains the key fields on the Maritime Transport Sickness or Death Investigation Form. The document contains many explanations of the fields on the form, but does not cover all fields. If you have any questions about anything related to the form or marine reports, please email MaritimeAdmin@cdc.gov.
This document outlines the procedures for reporting death or illness on ships. The regulations require the master of a vessel sailing from a port outside the United States to a port in the United States to immediately report any death or certain illness among the vessel’s passengers or crew, including travellers who have disembarked or been removed from the vessel because of illness or death.
This article presents guidelines for cruise ships on the management of smallpox.Varicella, known as chickenpox, is the cause of outbreaks on cruise ships. This document provides guidelines for cruise ships on the reporting, investigation, management and control of chickenpox-related illnesses and deaths in passengers and crew members of cruise ships cruising to US ports.
The document contains recommendations for cruise lines to reduce the risk of transmission of measles disease. It is a serious and highly contagious disease. Since late 2018, the World Health Organisation has reported a resurgence in measles cases worldwide. This global trend coincides with a decline in measles vaccination rates in many countries,The document provides recommendations for cruise ship captains and cruise line medical directors.
This document provides guidance for cruise ships originating from, or stopping in, the United States to help prevent, diagnose, and medically manage influenza-like illness (ILI). Also provides guidance for preventing spread of ILI during and after a voyage, including personal protective measures for crew members and control of outbreaks.
This document provides guidance for preventing the spread of SARS-CoV-2 among passengers and crew during and after a voyage, including personal protective measures and cleaning and disinfection recommendations. This guidance is based on the best available science regarding the subject areas covered.
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