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News|Articles|October 26, 2024

Weekly Rounds: Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions, Urgent Findings on Long COVID, and More

Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today’s highlights for the week ending October 27, 2024.

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 news reports about infection preventionists and other health care professionals can be used in their jobs.

Educator of the Year Nomination Acceptance Ends on Friday, November 1, 2024

We recognize the critical role of infection control in our field, but have you considered the educators who enable it? ICT is searching for the Educator of the Year, an individual whose commitment to education has greatly enhanced infection control methods. Time is running out! Nomination acceptance ends on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Pathogen Pulse: Updates on Whooping Cough, Oropouche Fever, and Avian Influenza

This Pathogen Pulse highlights: Whooping cough, oropouche fever, and avian influenza. Read on to get caught up on the latest.

How Climate Change Impact Is Changing Infectious Disease Patterns

Peter Rabinowitz, MD, MPH, discusses how climate change, including extreme weather and temperature shifts, is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases like dengue, leptospirosis, and Valley fever.

Insights From Industry Experts: Developing Vaccines for Rare Diseases

Phyllis Arthur, MBA, and David Thomas, CFA, from BIO provide insights into challenges, investment trends, and policy considerations for developing vaccines targeting rare diseases.

Long COVID: Urgent Findings, Including Brain Alterations, Call for Renewed Public Health Focus

New research highlights long COVID’s global impact, cognitive decline, and societal consequences, urging renewed focus on prevention, including vaccination, mask use, and better air quality.

Study Highlights Successes and Challenges in Implementing Enhanced Barrier Precautions in Nursing Homes

Research finds Enhanced Barrier Precautions reduce MDRO transmission in nursing homes, though challenges persist with gown usage, education, and comfort during high-contact care activities.

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