Weekly Rounds: Norovirus 2022-2023 Season, Rodent Infestations, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending February 3, 2023.
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.
Live-Attenuated, Intranasal Vaccines Candidates for RSV and COVID-19
Could live attenuated vaccines and intranasal vaccines be the answer for RSV, COVID-19, and even cancer tumors?
Rodent Infestations and the Spread of Infectious Diseases
Rodents are known to transmit more than 35 illnesses. What signs should environmental services personnel and infection preventionists look for?
Norovirus: Preventing Spread in Food Service and Health Care Facilities
How can food service and health care workers prevent the spread of norovirus? Keeping employees at home, using the correct products the right way, and more.
Norovirus: What Experts Say About the 2022-2023 Season
Are norovirus cases going to skyrocket, or will the pandemic slowdown of this infectious disease continue?
FDA VRBPAC Meeting: Bivalent Vaccines, Natural Immunity, Imprinting, and COVID-19 Hospitalization Rates
The FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee laid out a simpler direction for SARS-CoV-2 development and deployment.
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.
