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Jun 16, 2025

Patient Safety Order Materials

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This outlines the frequently asked questions in reference to ordering patient safety materials. This includes vital contact information for assistance and account registration information.

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Jun 5, 2025

Warfare Exposure

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The Department of Defense (DOD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) play distinct roles dealing with chemical and biological (CB) exposures. DOD identifies and validates veterans' exposure to CB agents and provides the names of individuals along with their exposure information to the VA. The VA then notifies individuals of their potential ...

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Aug 28, 2024

Mpox: Questions & Answers

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Mpox is a rare disease caused by the mpox virus, which is part of the orthopoxvirus family. Mpox virus was first found in laboratory monkeys in 1958, and until recently, causes a disease primarily confined to certain parts of Africa.

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