IPAC News for the week of June 26 – 30, 2023
Effectiveness of Disinfecting Caps for Intravenous Access Points in Reducing Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections, Clinical Utilization, and Cost of Care During COVID-19. Journal
Effectiveness of educational and training intervention for improving hand hygiene compliance amongst nurses: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Journal
Do you need a COVID booster for your summer vacation? Experts weigh in. News
COVID-19 vaccine scheme for poorest has $2.6bn left to spend as pandemic recedes. News
Australia faces another record flu season – and children’s vaccination rates are alarming. News
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Southern Manitoba. News
Hajj pilgrimage starts in Saudi Arabia, with 2 million expected after lifting of COVID measures. News
Bird flu defense discovered in our bodies. News
Infectious disease expert breaks down malaria outbreak in Florida. News
6 dead in a meningitis outbreak tied to Mexico clinics as officials struggle to reach more patients. News
COVID trends were low to start June and kept dropping. News
Gastrointestinal outbreak declared at hospital in St. Marys. News
TB vaccine candidate to enter final trial, raising hopes of saving millions. News