|Articles|September 10, 2020

Webinar on Handling COVID-19 and the Flu on Tap

Join us for the inaugural MJH Life SciencesTM COVID-19 Coalition webinar event, “Battling Dual Threats: Flu and COVID-19 Converge,” featuring perspectives across virology and epidemiology.

This is one infection preventionists, especially, don’t want to miss. MJH Life Sciences, the parent company of Infection Control Today® will be hosting a live webinar about dealing with influenza and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) next Tuesday, September 15, starting at 6 p.m. EDT. What are the interactions between the seasonal influenza virus and SARS-CoV-2? How do we manage co-infections? How do we prioritize testing and diagnosis? What are some effective strategies for expanding vaccine coverage? What steps can be taken to cut transmission and preserve the capacity and function of health systems?

These are just some of the questions that will be tackled.

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