Weekly Rounds with Infection Control Today: As Omicron Moves In, Vaccines and Boosters Pushed
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending December 3.
Here are 5 highlights from 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.
COVID-19 Omicron May Be More Infectious, Deadlier Than Delta
If the infectivity, lethality, and immune avoidance of the Omicron variant is confirmed, it will be of utmost importance that all who can, become vaccinated. In addition, antiviral medications will become of prime importance.
Vaccines That Target Omicron Reportedly in the Works
Health care workers at facilities that treat patients who have Medicare or Medicaid coverage were required to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by this Sunday. Ten states asked for a temporary injunction and got it.
Biden’s Vaccine Mandate for Health Care Workers Hits Judicial Roadblock
Health care workers at facilities that treat patients who have Medicare or Medicaid coverage were required to get their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by this Sunday. Ten states asked for a temporary injunction and got it.
As Omicron Spreads, CDC Says Adults 18 and Older Should Get a Booster
Some epidemiologists reportedly posit that Omicron might be a way out of the COVID-19 pandemic if the variant’s symptoms are mild, as some initial reports indicate.
‘You Dirty Rat’: Experts Posit That Omicron Hatched in Rodents
The number of mutations to the spike protein in Omicron suggests a very different evolutionary trail than had been seen in other iterations of COVID-19, say some experts.
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.
Measles Outbreak Sparks APIC’s Urgent Call for Stronger Vaccine Policies
March 4th 2025The recent measles-related death in Texas has reignited fears about the consequences of declining vaccination rates and misinformation. Once declared eliminated in the US, measles is resurging with over 150 cases and climbing. APIC warns: this crisis is preventable—but only if we act now.
