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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Hot Topics With Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, FAPIC
Hot Topics for IPC on July 2, 2025

July 2nd 2025

This Hot Topics for IPC covers the latest on ASPR, AMR, vaccines, and a study on AMR and livestock manure from Michigan State University.

The Clean Bite
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Dental Professionals: A Layered Defense

July 1st 2025

Rebecca Battjes, MPH, CIC, FAPIC; Vidya Nankoosingh, MLT, CIC; and Peter Teska, MBA
Beyond the Surface: Rethinking Environmental Hygiene Validation at Exchange25

June 30th 2025

ACIP decides on vaccinations   (Adobe Stock 606491608 by N Lawrenson/peopleimages.com)
New ACIP Panel Backs Seasonal Flu, RSV Vaccinations, but Divisions Emerge Over Thimerosal and Infant Dosing

June 27th 2025

US Department of Health and Human Services
A Controversial Reboot: New Vaccine Panel Faces Scrutiny, Support, and Sharp Divides

June 26th 2025

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