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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."

A team of undergraduate computer scientists and their professor at South Dakota State University are building software to protect people in Africa and North America from mosquito-borne illnesses.

The recent outbreak of E. coli infection in Germany has put a potentially fatal bacterium back on everyones radar screen. While some researchers are looking for a better way to treat the disease, professor Debora Foster of the Department of Chemistry and Biology at Ryerson University is taking a different approach. Foster and her research team are exploring how to prevent the onset of E. coli related illness.

Childhood immunizations long proven invaluable in preventing contagious diseases have become increasingly controversial. Despite numerous studies supporting safety and efficacy, a growing number of parents refuse to vaccinate their children. A study conducted by second-year University of Vermont (UVM) medical students identified several potential causes for drops in Vermont children's immunization rate, which ranks as one of the lowest nationally.