Prevention

The Infection Control Today® prevention page contains news and information on the latest updates on all facets of infection prevention. From vaccinations and immunizations to controlling air and water flow in a health care system, preventing infections falls not only on the infection prevention staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.

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CDC Urges Vigilance: New Recommendations for Monitoring and Testing H5N1 Exposures

July 11th 2025

With avian influenza A(H5N1) infections surfacing in both animals and humans, the CDC has issued updated guidance calling for aggressive monitoring and targeted testing to contain the virus and protect public health.

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IP LifeLine: Layoffs and the Evolving Job Market Landscape for Infection Preventionists

July 11th 2025

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A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings

July 9th 2025

Cori L. Ofstead, MSPH; Brandon M. Gantt, MHA, CRCST, CHL, CER, LSSGBH; and Jill E. Holdsworth, MS, CIC, FAPIC, NREMT, CRCST, CHL
Lumens 2.0 Study Results: Borescopes Reveal Hidden Challenges of Cleaning Lumened Surgical Instruments

July 8th 2025

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CBIC Seeks Input for Job Analysis Survey for the a-IPC Certification

July 8th 2025

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