The Merry Microbe: The First Ever ICT Holiday Games Booklet 2025

Dear Infection Control Today^® Community,

As we come to the close of another extraordinary year in infection prevention and control, I want to pause and say thank you. Truly. Your dedication, resilience, and unwavering commitment to protecting patients, staff, and communities continue to inspire everything we do at Infection Control Today^®.

This year, like so many before it, demanded adaptability, expertise, and perseverance. Infection preventionists balanced competing priorities while responding to evolving threats. Environmental services professionals worked tirelessly to keep frontline spaces clean and safe, often under intense pressure. Sterile processing teams ensured surgical excellence behind the scenes, where precision and consistency make all the difference. Public health professionals pushed for stronger systems, better surveillance, and broader prevention strategies. Across every role in infection prevention and control, your work mattered deeply.

You save lives every single day. Sometimes that impact is visible and immediate. Other times it is quiet and unseen, reflected in infections that never occurred, outbreaks that were contained, and patients who recovered safely. Even when recognition is limited, the value of your work is immense.

The Merry Microbe: The First Ever ICT Holiday Games Booklet 2025

At ICT, we see you. We hear your challenges, celebrate your successes, and remain committed to amplifying your voices and expertise. It is a privilege to tell your stories, share your insights, and help advance the science and practice of infection prevention.

As a small token of appreciation, we are excited to share The Merry Microbe: The First Ever ICT Holiday Games Booklet. This special holiday offering is filled with quizzes, puzzles, brainteasers, and crosswords designed just for you. Whether you use it as a team-building activity, an educational tool, or a quiet moment of reflection with a cup of coffee, we hope it brings a bit of joy and levity during a busy season.

The end of the year is also a time for rest and renewal. You have given so much, and you deserve space to recharge. As we look ahead, may the coming year bring renewed energy, continued collaboration, and a safer, healthier future for patients and professionals alike.

Thank you for your passion, your expertise, and your commitment to advancing infection prevention and control. We are honored to be part of your journey.

Warmly,
Tori Whitacre Martonicz
Lead Editor, Infection Control Today^®