IPAC News for the week of September 18 – 22, 2023

Continued increases in the incidence of healthcare-associated infection (HAI) during the second

year of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Journal
High Disinfectant Tolerance in Pseudomonas spp. Biofilm Aids the Survival of Listeria monocytogenes. Journal
A systematic review of barriers and enablers associated with uptake of influenza vaccine among care home staff. Journal
Ontario to cover RSV vaccine for nursing home residents as province unveils fall COVID-19, flu shot plans. News
What to know about Nipah virus amid outbreak in India. News
Manitoba to roll out COVID-19, influenza vaccines in October. News
Peel Region vaccination program shortlisted for national award. News
Secondary cases of E. coli grow in aftermath of Calgary outbreak: Alberta Health Services. News
What’s expected this respiratory virus season and what can you do? News
New COVID shot provides ‘boost in protection’ against new variants: doctors. News
COVID outbreaks declared at 5 long-term care homes in B.C. Interior. News
Dozens more sick in Salmonella outbreak linked to Chicago taqueria. News