Break the Chain of Infection
There are many different germs and infections inside and outside of the healthcare setting. Despite the variety of viruses and bacteria, germs spread from person to person through a common […]
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International Infection Prevention Week, October 15-21, 2017
International Infection Prevention Week, which takes place the third week of October each year, raises awareness of the role infection prevention plays to improve patient safety. The 2017 theme for International […]
Tips To Avoid Getting Sick From Your Cell Phone
The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) reports, “The kinds of illnesses you could get from germs on a phone are the types you get from touching […]
Ready for School? Check Those Vaccine Records!
Getting vaccinated according to the recommended immunization schedule is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health. Diseases can quickly spread among groups […]
On World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, CDC and Partners #UniteToEndTB
Join CDC and partners as we unite to eliminate TB & slow the spread of drug-resistant TB. On March 24, 2017, World Tuberculosis (TB) Day, we’re reminded that TB is the […]