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Abstract

Occupational and environmental health nurses must monitor credible sources for accurate information, provide timely education to workers, and ensure adequate workplace policies to protect their workforce against Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

References

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2014d). Press Briefing Transcript. CDC Telebriefing – Updates on Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) Investigation in the United States. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2014/t0517-mers.html

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