IPAC News for the week of March 7 – 11, 2022
Effect of Central Line Duration and Other Risk Factors on Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infection in Severe Adult Burns Patients at a Large Tertiary Referral Burns Centre: A 5-Year Retrospective Study. Journal
Comprehensive risk assessment for hospital-acquired pneumonia: sociodemographic, clinical, and hospital environmental factors associated with the incidence of hospital-acquired pneumonia. Journal
Ontario pharmacists want ability to offer antivirals to patients with COVID-19. News
Experts advise against waiting for Omicron-specific vaccines. News
Trucker convoy laps Washington, DC, beltway to protest Covid-19 measures. News
Study links even mild COVID-19 to changes in the brain. News
Health experts warn Florida’s plan to recommend against Covid-19 vaccine for healthy kids is irresponsible. News
Finland on alert after Yersinia outbreak reports. News
Ontario to lift most COVID-19 mask mandates on March 21, top doctor says. News
Pfizer begins Phase 2 and 3 trial of Covid-19 antiviral Paxlovid in children ages 6 to 17. News
The Story of the Spanish Flu Ended Before the Virus Did. The Same Is Happening With the Covid Pandemic. News
Novak Djokovic pulls out of Indian Wells as vaccine stance derails US trip. News
Pandemic anniversary: COVID-19 lessons after year two. News
Pandemic 101: Essential facts and myths about COVID-19. News
Visualizing the waves of COVID-19 deaths on the second anniversary of the pandemic. News