Update: Universal Precautions for Prevention of Transmission Public Health Service, Dept of Health and Human Services
Abstract:The purpose of this publication is to clarify and supplement the CDC publication entitled Recommendations for Prevention of HIV Transmission in Health-Care Settings. This supplement includes guidelines on fluids which do and do not apply to the precautions, use of protective barriers, glove use for phlebotomy, selection of gloves, and waste management. There is also a reference to danger of HIV transmission through infected breast milk.
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)
Publisher:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
4770 Buford Highway NE, Mail Stop K-40
Atlanta, GA 30341-3717
Phone: (770) 488-5269
Web Site: http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/Email: cdcinfo@cdc.gov 6/24/1988
Pages: 7
Location Code: 14029