In case you missed any of this content, ICT presents the 2018 Year in Review for vaccines and vaccination.
New Recommendations for Economic Analysis of Vaccination Programs
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/new-recommendations-economic-analysis-vaccination-programs
During a Flu Epidemic, Dispensing Flu Vaccines at Pharmacies Could Save Lives and Costs
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/during-flu-epidemic-dispensing-flu-vaccines-pharmacies-could-save-lives-and
Survey Shows Widespread Skepticism of Flu Shot
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/survey-shows-widespread-skepticism-flu-shot
Experts Develop Guide for Getting More LTC Residents Immunized
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/experts-develop-guide-getting-more-ltc-residents-immunized
Experts Highlight Ebola Vaccine Progress and Suggest Next Steps
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/experts-highlight-ebola-vaccine-progress-and-suggest-next-steps
Study: Most Hospitals Now Require Workers to Get Flu Shots, Except Those That Treat Veterans
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/study-most-hospitals-now-require-workers-get-flu-shots-except-those-treat
AOHP Releases Position Statement on Best Practices for Healthcare Worker Immunization
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/occupational-health/aohp-releases-position-statement-best-practices-healthcare-worker-immunization
NIH Scientists Say Advanced Vaccines Could Limit Future Outbreaks
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/nih-scientists-say-advanced-vaccines-could-limit-future-outbreaks
Study Finds Mandatory Flu Vaccines for Healthcare Workers Reduce Absenteeism
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/study-finds-mandatory-flu-vaccines-healthcare-workers-reduce-absenteeism
NIAID Unveils Strategic Plan for Developing a Universal Influenza Vaccine
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/niaid-unveils-strategic-plan-developing-universal-influenza-vaccine
Nursing Homes Should Require Flu Shots for All Staff and Patients, Poll Indicates
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/influenza/nursing-homes-should-require-flu-shots-all-staff-and-patients-poll-indicates
Belief in Conspiracy Theories Associated With Vaccine Skepticism
https://www.infectioncontroltoday.com/vaccines-vaccination/belief-conspiracy-theories-associated-vaccine-skepticism
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.
Broadening the Path: Diverse Educational Routes Into Infection Prevention Careers
July 4th 2025Once dominated by nurses, infection prevention now welcomes professionals from public health, lab science, and respiratory therapy—each bringing unique expertise that strengthens patient safety and IPC programs.
How Contaminated Is Your Stretcher? The Hidden Risks on Hospital Wheels
July 3rd 2025Despite routine disinfection, hospital surfaces, such as stretchers, remain reservoirs for harmful microbes, according to several recent studies. From high-touch areas to damaged mattresses and the effectiveness of antimicrobial coatings, researchers continue to uncover persistent risks in environmental hygiene, highlighting the critical need for innovative, continuous disinfection strategies in health care settings.