[Marcella]

I was in an auto accident day before yesterday and taken to the hospital by ambulance for a scan of my neck to make sure nothing was broken in neck. I can't move my head to the left now due to neck pain but neck isn't broken, thank goodness. When a nurse came into the room to take info. about me, she asked this question, “Have you been out of the country in the past two weeks?” I laughed and said, “NO.” She then laughed, too.

I think the ambulance crew should have asked me that question to find out immediately if I had been in an infected area.

[Maringa]

I had to go to an ER this weekend due to an accident at home. First question asked: have I been to Africa recently.....

It is now protocol to ask everyone coming into the ER about their recent travels...

[greeneyes]

Oh no. So sorry you were hurt, but glad that it was not as bad as it could have been. Were you alone or was someone else with you?

I agree, the ambulance crew should have asked that question, but I am not sure that its being taken that seriously yet. The question at the hospital at least is showing some consideration, and that’s progress I quess.