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Novartis Begins Shipping Seasonal Flu Vaccine to U.S. Customers

Researchers Find Modest Placebo Effects in Treatment of the Common Cold

Tea and Coffee Consumption Associated with Reduced MRSA Nasal Carriage

Infection Control Products Driving the Use of Silver

Radiologist Aims to Prevent Needlesticks, Invents Safety Device

Communicating the Importance of Environmental Hygiene to Healthcare Workers

To What Extent Does Environmental Cleaning Affect Contamination Levels?

Numerous studies have demonstrated that contaminated environmental surfaces in healthcare facilities can contribute to the transmission of infectious pathogens and that the cleaning and disinfection of these high-touch surfaces has been suboptimal.

Bleach-Based Cleaning Program Helped Reduce VRE Colonization and Disease

Research Provides Insight Into New Drug Resistance of Hospital Pathogens

New Approach to Influenza's Antiviral Resistance

When Flu Strains 'Hook Up,' Dangerous Progeny Can Result

Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, with assistance from the San Diego Supercomputer Center at UC San Diego, have found a new approach to the creation of customized therapies for virulent flu strains that resist current antiviral drugs. The findings, published online this week in Nature Communications, could aid development of new drugs that exploit so-called flu protein pockets.

Concentration Lowered in Tamiflu Medication

CDC Releases Infection Prevention Guide to Promote Safe Outpatient Care

Higher Prevalence of Pressure Ulcers in Black High-Risk Nursing Home Residents Related to Care Site

Biologists Identify New Strategy Used by Bacteria During Infection

Study Points to New Means of Overcoming Antiviral Resistance in Influenza

Purdue University biologists identified a new way in which bacteria hijack healthy cells during infection, which could provide a target for new antibiotics.

Positive Deviance Decreased Infection Rates in Canadian Hospitals

Strict Infection Control Measures Helped Conquer VRE Outbreak

Bundle Reduced CLABSIs, Achieved Significant Cost Savings

Ventilator Bundle, Other Interventions Reduced VAP Rates in the ICU

HPV Infection Highly Prevalent Among Organ Transplant Recipients

Georgia-Pacific Professional, CDC Foundation Select Artists for Upcoming Handwashing Exhibition

Going Live With Electronic Surveillance

Non-Scrubbed Personnel in Cardiac Surgery Have Poor Infection Control Compliance

It is the rare infection preventionist (IP) who has not daydreamed at some point about automating components of their infection prevention and control program by going live with an electronic surveillance system. It is also the rare IP who has not been surprised by some of what is involved with transitioning to such a system. This article aims to give you some tips on how to help assure a smooth transition, as well prepare you for what to expect for when you "go live."