Weekly Rounds: Data-Driven Action Against COVID-19, Emerging Pathogens, HIV Vaccine Trials Begin, and More

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Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending September 24, 2023.

Weekly rounds with infection control today

Here are 5 highlights from Infection Control Today®'s (ICT®’s) wide-ranging coverage of the infection prevention and control world. Everything from interviews with known opinion leaders to the news that infection preventionists and other health care professionals can use on their jobs.

The Critical Role of Data-Driven Action in the Fight Against COVID-19

Deborah Birx, MD, highlights concerns about the lack of data-driven action in the fight against COVID-19. She emphasizes the need for timely alerts and empowering communities to protect vulnerable individuals.

Watch this video to learn about the critical role of data-driven action in the fight against COVID-19

Environmental Spread of Emerging Pathogens: AHE Conference Discussion

Doe Kley, MPH, RN, T-CHEST, LTC-CIP, CIC, speaks to Infection Control Today about her presentation and other exceptional presentations at the Association for the Health Care Environment (AHE) Exchange Conference & Solution Center

Watch this video on Environmental Spread of Emerging Pathogens: AHE Conference Discussion

NIH Announces HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial Begins

A new preventative vaccine has been developed incorporating technology funded by the NIH since 2004. The trials will be conducted in the United States and South Africa.

read this article onNIH Announces HIV Vaccine Clinical Trial Begins

Organized Disinformation Fanning the COVID-19 Flames of Vaccine Hesitancy

Randomized controlled trials show masks are effective. With COVID-19, even one mistake in protective gear usage could lead to infection and obscure results.

Read this article on Organized Disinformation Fanning the COVID-19 Flames of Vaccine Hesitancy  

Hot Topics in IPC: COVID-19 Updated Booster, Legionella Infections, and Hospital Leadership

In this Hot Topics in IPC, Saskia v. Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, FAPIC, discusses COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, Legionella infections from transplants, and hospital leadership.

Read this article on Hot Topics in IPC: COVID-19 Updated Booster, Legionella Infections, and Hospital Leadership
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