Weekly Rounds: Hot Topics in IPC, Infection Intel, Inhaled Therapies for Lung Functions, and More

Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.

Hot Topics in IPC: Influenza, COVID-19, and Mechanical Ventilation and Drug-Resistant Pathogens

In this Hot Topics in IPC, Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, FAPIC, discusses her concerns about COVID-19 and influenza for this winter, and mechanical ventilation and drug-resistant pathogens.

Hot Topics in IPC with Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, FAPIC

Infection Intel: Chicopee, GP Pro, US FDA, and Henry Schein

Staying Ahead With Company Updates and Product Innovations. This week's news is from Chicopee, GP Pro, US FDA, and Henry Schein.

Infection Intel: Chicopee, GP Pro, US FDA, and Henry Schein

Qnovia Collaborates With UVA to Develop Novel Inhaled Therapies for Lung Infections

Pharmaceutical company Qnovia partners with the University of Virginia (UVA) to create inhaled drugs for lung infections, bolstering their development pipeline with assets for pneumonia and biodefense-related pulmonary infections.

The University of Virginia logo

(Photo credit: The University of Virginia)

CDC Advises on Limited Nirsevimab Supply and RSV Protection Options

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is advising providers to prioritize 100 mg doses of nirsevimab, a monoclonal antibody FDA-approved to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), for infants at the highest risk of severe RSV disease.

Doctor vaccinating baby in clinic:

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Encouraging Results Emerge from Phase 1/2 Study of mRNA-Based Influenza and COVID-19 Combo Vaccines

With a safety profile consistent with Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, this combination vaccine candidate will most likely be moving to a phase 3 trial in the coming months.

Teen giving thumbs up after getting vaccinated and showing bandage on her arm:

(Adobe Stock by Yashvi)