Weekly Rounds: With Mpox Surging, WHO and APIC Respond, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending August 17, 2024.
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.
Dear Helpdesk: Uplifting Team Morale During Financial Uncertainty and Layoff Threats
Maintaining team morale during financial instability and potential layoffs requires clear communication, emotional support, and professional development opportunities to reassure and retain valuable team members.
USDA Proposes New Regulations to Reduce Salmonella in Poultry
The USDA aims to enhance food safety and public health while maintaining cost-effectiveness and ensuring safer poultry products by implementing targeted monitoring and a phased compliance approach.
NIH Study: Routine Lab Tests Ineffective for Diagnosing Long COVID
A recent National Institutes of Health study reveals that routine lab tests are ineffective for diagnosing long COVID, highlighting the urgent need for novel biomarkers to identify and treat the condition accurately.
WHO Declares Mpox Surge in DRC a Global Health Emergency, Calls for Urgent International Action; APIC Responds
WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros declared the outbreak of monkeypox in DRC and other African countries a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. APIC provides a tool for infection preventionists and epidemiologists.
Meet Infection Control Today's Editorial Board Member: Henry Spratt, Jr, PhD
Meet the experts shaping infection prevention: Infection Control Today's Editorial Board members share insights, experiences, and cutting-edge strategies to enhance health care safety and quality. Meet Henry Spratt, Jr, PhD.
From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention
March 7th 2025Reusable health care textiles enhance infection prevention, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chains. Hygienically clean textiles offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to disposable PPE, ensuring patient safety and environmental responsibility.
Canada Faces Rising Measles Cases: Public Health Urges Vaccination Amid Growing Threat
March 6th 2025Measles cases in Canada are rising, with 227 infections reported in early 2025. Public health officials urge vaccination to prevent outbreaks, severe complications, and further community transmission.
Surging Whooping Cough Cases Highlight the Importance of Vaccination
March 6th 2025Experts like Michael Glazier, MD, warn that waning immunity, declining vaccination rates, and increased transmission are driving this resurgence. Vaccination remains the best defense, with pediatricians urging timely immunization to protect vulnerable populations and prevent further outbreaks.
