Department Of Infection Prevention

The Department of Infection Prevention has compiled an extensive list of questions and answers about the Ebola virus—its transmission, treatment, waste management, disinfection and other topics. Read More

Armed with a validated and orchestrated plan, Vanderbilt University Medical Center is prepared to safely and effectively treat patients with the bloodborne disease Ebola, should the need arise. Read More

National and international health authorities are working to control a large, ongoing outbreak of the Ebola virus involving areas in West Africa. There are currently no reports of endemic cases of Ebola infection in the United States. There is no vaccine to prevent Ebola infection. Once someone is infected,… Read More