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HHS releases guidance for naloxone administration during pandemic

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said naloxone can be safely administered by first responders with proper PPE and other safety measures

Research: Illness from accidental opioid exposure ‘extremely unlikely’

Researchers warn that misinformation about unintentional fentanyl exposure can have negative consequences for responders and opioid overdose patients

Q&A: Why the opioid epidemic is a fire service issue

Fire response to the opioid crisis is evolving to meet the demands, requiring additional training and protective gear