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1Public Health Epidemiologist, Center for Acute Infectious Disease Epidemiology, Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease, and Emergency Medical Services, Rhode Island Department of Health.
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[Full article available at http://rimed.org/rimedicaljournal-2017-11.asp].
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