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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Understanding the True Threat: Richard Webby, PhD, on H5N1 Avian Flu and Its Human Impact

January 3rd 2025

Richard Webby, PhD, the director of the World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centre or Studies on the Ecology of Influenza in Animals and Birds, discusses the evolving dynamics of H5N1 avian flu, its variants, and the low risk to humans while emphasizing vigilance among health care professionals.

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Thank You for a Fantastic 2024: Here’s to an Even Brighter 2025 With Infection Control Today

January 1st 2025

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Top 7 Infection Control Today Articles of 2024: Insights and Innovations

December 30th 2024

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Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: How Fewer Hand Hygiene Observations Can Boost Patient Safety

December 23rd 2024

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Redefining Competency: A Comprehensive Framework for Infection Preventionists

December 19th 2024