Associate Vet Cottonwood Animal Clinic Cedar Crest, NM, United States
Veterinarians are at an increased risk of infection with zoonotic pathogens. Veterinarians are at higher risk than even other occupations that have prolonged animal exposure, such as farm workers. In fact, veterinarians are actually more often exposed to zoonotic diseases than even our human medical counterparts! Join me as we work through the data regarding how and why we are at risk, the most commonly reported issues, and how to mitigate them on a daily basis - because after all vet med is a risky business!
Learning Objectives:
Discuss two reasons why veterinarians report more occupational health issues than other professions
Describe the most common route of exposure to infectious diseases for veterinarians
List key components of a clinic infection control plan
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