Weekly Rounds: IPC in Public Transportation, Top 17 Catchy Illness Songs, and More
Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending December 31, 2023.
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.
Ensuring Safe Journeys: Infection Prevention in Public Transportation
While public transportation offers convenience and accessibility, it is crucial to remain mindful of the potential presence of germs, emphasizing the importance of adopting infection prevention measures during travel times.
Top 17 Catchy Songs About Illness and 7 Blues Classics to Groove About Infection Sickness
Explore a musical journey through illness with our list of catchy songs about ailments. Plus, discover timeless blues classics that resonate with the human experience of sickness.
Top 18 Pandemic and Virus-Themed Movies That Will Keep You on the Edge of Your Seat
Explore our handpicked selection of the most gripping pandemic and virus-themed films, featuring thrilling narratives and star-studded casts, perfect for an unforgettable movie night!
Merck's V116 Pneumococcal Vaccine Earns FDA Priority Review for Enhanced Adult Protection
Discover how Merck's V116 vaccine, now under FDA priority review, addresses invasive pneumococcal disease in adults, bridging critical protection gaps with 8 unique serotypes.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionizing Diagnosis in Health Care
AI is helping health care professionals during the pandemic by improving accuracy and patient safety in radiology and disease prediction. Despite concerns about job replacement and misuse, AI promises to enhance health care accessibility, affordability, and accuracy.
CDC Urges Vigilance: New Recommendations for Monitoring and Testing H5N1 Exposures
July 11th 2025With 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.
IP LifeLine: Layoffs and the Evolving Job Market Landscape for Infection Preventionists
July 11th 2025Infection preventionists, once hailed as indispensable during the pandemic, now face a sobering reality: budget pressures, hiring freezes, and layoffs are reshaping the field, leaving many IPs worried about their future and questioning their value within health care organizations.
A Helping Hand: Innovative Approaches to Expanding Hand Hygiene Programs in Acute Care Settings
July 9th 2025Who knew candy, UV lights, and a college kid in scrubs could double hand hygiene adherence? A Pennsylvania hospital’s creative shake-up of its infection prevention program shows that sometimes it takes more than soap to get hands clean—and keep them that way.
