This edition of Infection Intel from Infection Control Today covers infection control and prevention company news out of IDWeek, being held in Boston, Massachusetts, from October 11 to 15, 2023.
Infection Intel is a new column for Infection Control Today® (ICT®) that will cover the latest news, including new products, updates on developments, mergers, and more from companies in the infection control and prevention field. This edition is about the news coming from IDWeek in Boston, Massachusetts, October 11 to 15, 2023.
IDWeek is held in Boston, Massachusetts, from October 11 to 15, 2023. It is a conference “geared toward health care professionals in infectious diseases and health care epidemiology and prevention, including researchers, clinicians, quality, and patient safety practitioners, epidemiologists, pharmacists, and public health officials, including those who see HIV and pediatric patients.”
Gag Order Puts Public Health at Risk, APIC Urges Immediate Action
February 4th 2025APIC warns that the HHS gag order on CDC communications endangers public health, delaying critical infection updates and weakening outbreak response amid rising tuberculosis, avian flu, Ebola, and measles threats.
Breaking Barriers: The Future of HIV Prevention and the Fight for Widespread PrEP Access
January 31st 2025Despite medical advances, HIV prevention faces roadblocks—low PrEP adoption, stigma, and accessibility issues threaten progress. Experts push for innovative, long-acting solutions to end the epidemic.
The Hidden Dangers of Hospital Ventilation: Are We Spreading Viruses Further?
January 31st 2025New research reveals hospital ventilation and air purifiers may unintentionally spread viral particles, increasing infection risks. Infection preventionists must rethink airflow strategies to protect patients and staff.