The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received requests for health hazard evaluations from two dental practices (one general and one pediatric) in a metropolitan area of Ohio. Management at each dental practice was concerned about transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza (also known as flu) A (H1N1) (pH1N1) virus to dental staff. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received requests for health hazard evaluations from two dental practices (one general and one pediatric) in a metropolitan area of Ohio. Management at each dental practice was concerned about transmission of 2009 pandemic influenza (also known as flu) A (H1N1) (pH1N1) virus to dental staff. NIOSH's findings and recommendations are discussed.