Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending September 10.
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.
Viewpoint: Mu Variant Might Escape Immunity from Vaccines, Past Infection
After the delta surge subsides, another surge is expected, possibly from the Mu variant. If Mu completely escapes immunity from vaccines and past infections, we must resort to stringent public health strategies.
COVID-19 Is a Disease of the Unvaccinated: What Does That Mean for Schools?
As children head back to school, health care officials brace for a surge caused by Labor Day travel, and worry about unvaccinated teachers.
COVID-19 Pediatric Cases Continue to Rise
COVID-19 cases occurring in children rose 26.8% from August 26 to September 2, according to new data.
Key COVID-19 Pandemic Markers Move in Wrong Direction
President Biden tonight plans to outline 6 steps that the US needs to take to—in the short term—stem the latest COVID-19 surge, and—long term—put this pandemic behind us for good.
Can We Ever Get Rid of C. Diff?
C. diff infection is an old enemy and health care professionals have gathered an armamentarium of weapons against it, but it can be relentless.
IDEA in Action: A Strategic Approach to Contamination Control
January 14th 2025Adopting IDEA—identify, define, explain, apply—streamlines contamination control. Infection control professionals can mitigate risks through prevention, intervention, and training, ensuring safer health care environments and reducing frequent contamination challenges.
Balancing Freedom and Safety: When Public Health Mandates Are Necessary
January 9th 2025Public health mandates, such as lockdowns, masking, and vaccination, balance liberty and safety, ensuring critical protections during pandemics like COVID-19 while fostering long-term survival through science.
Long-Term Chronicles: Infection Surveillance Guidance in Long-Term Care Facilities
January 8th 2025Antibiotic stewardship in long-term care facilities relies on McGeer and Loeb criteria to guide infection surveillance and appropriate prescribing, ensuring better outcomes for residents and reducing resistance.
Considering Avian Flu: World Health Organization Expert Warns Against Raw Milk
January 6th 2025Drinking raw milk poses risks of disease transmission, especially with H5N1 outbreaks. Expert Richard J. Webby, PhD, advises against raw cow or goat milk consumption due to its unpredictable and significant risks.