Prevention

The Infection Control Today^® prevention page contains news and information on the latest updates on all facets of infection prevention. From vaccinations and immunizations to controlling air and water flow in a health care system, preventing infections falls not only on the infection prevention staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.

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FDA Places Clinical Hold on Novavax COVID-19-Influenza Combination Vaccine Due to Adverse Event

By Matt Hoffman

October 17th 2024

Novavax’s COVID-19-Influenza Combination vaccine faces a clinical hold after a trial participant developed motor neuropathy, pending further investigation by the FDA.

Clean Hospital Day interview by Infection Control Today.

Vileda Professional Partners With Clean Hospitals to Promote Sustainable Cleaning Solutions in Health Care

By Tori Whitacre Martonicz

October 16th 2024

An ill child in bed receiving liquid antibiotics. (Adobe Stock 345534576 by Halfpoint)

The Hidden Social Dynamics of Antibiotic Prescribing: Considerations for Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs

By Carole W. Kamangu, MPH, RN, CIC

October 16th 2024

Health care workers gathered together, celebrating because of a stronger relationship and better safety for staff and patients. (Image credit: Author with AI)

Effective Change Management for Infection Preventionists in a Constantly Evolving Health Care Landscape

By Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC

October 15th 2024

Fall Back to Basics Conference and Vendor Show by MACSA HSPA Chapter (Image by MACSA)

Mid-Atlantic Central Service Association HSPA Chapter Presents Fall Back to Basics and Vendor Show

October 14th 2024

Latest CME Events & Activities

Patient, Provider, and Caregiver Connection™: Prevention and Control of Meningococcal Disease — Individualizing Vaccine Recommendations in Adolescent Populations

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FDA Shares Phase 3 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Data

Kevin Kunzmann

December 8th 2020

The FDA’s Related Biologic Products Advisory Committee meeting on Thursday will be the US’ first public forum on phase 3 data for a COVID-19 vaccine, a possible prelude to approval.

Viewpoint: What To Do About ACE Inhibitors During COVID-19 Pandemic

Kevin Kavanagh, MD;Lindsay Cormier, PhD, MPH

April 7th 2020

If you are on one of these medications one should perform strict social distancing and protect yourself from contracting COVID-19.

Infection Preventionists on the Case in Seattle Children’s Hospital Aspergillus Outbreak

Frank Diamond

December 2nd 2019

They are helping the investigation into surgical site infections.

Tru D

September 30th 2019

FDA Warns Inks Used in Certain Tattoo Kits Cause Infections

August 7th 2014

Dermatologist Warns Consumers About Complications Linked to Newer Tattoo Inks

March 1st 2013

Tattooing Linked to Higher Risk of Hepatitis C

August 6th 2010

Youth, prison inmates and individuals with multiple tattoos that cover large parts of their bodies are at higher risk of contracting hepatitis C and other bloodborne diseases, according to a University of British Columbia study.