When choosing a child care facility, parents should consider health practices, staff stability, and the safety of the ...

The availability of long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV infection will be essential for disease control. Despite significant improvements in prevention strategies, the global ...

EPA has released its next steps for reviewing the health impact of drinking fluoridated water. Four notes: 1. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said in April that the agency would “expeditiously review” ...

Recently developed guidance recommends having at least 1 infection preventionist who manages the infection prevention and control (IPC) program, including ongoing, specialized training in IPC that is ...

Amid the continuous advancement of medical technologies and increasingly stringent requirements for hospital infection management, the infection control liaison nurse serves as a critical bridge ...

SANTA CRUZ — With the ballots all tabulated, Santa Cruz County property owners have voiced their support for a new benefit assessment meant to curb the spread of nuisance bugs and the potentially ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The updated guidance highlights best practices for infection prevention and control staffing and preparedness in ...

The first major update to long-term care infection prevention and control recommendations in 17 years offer providers a new roadmap that acknowledges the increased medical needs of residents, the rise ...

SANTA CRUZ — When the invasive mosquito Aedes aegypti was detected in Santa Cruz County for the first time in 2022, county Assistant Mosquito and Vector Control Manager Amanda Poulsen knew her team ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . HBV transmission in a skilled nursing facility appeared linked to a shared glucometer. Providing routine HBV ...

Ivermectin administered to the whole population significantly reduces malaria transmission, offering new hope in the fight against the disease. The BOHEMIA trial, the largest study on ivermectin for ...

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains a critical global health issue contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Antimicrobial stewardship (AMS), surveillance, and ...