by admin | Jul 2, 2019 | Infection prevention, Pediatrician offices
Originally Published by MedAssure Outpatient medical settings, and, in particular, pediatrician’s offices, can be a hazardous area for acquiring new infections. Patients may bring their children to the pediatrician’s office for a routine checkup, and then find that...
by admin | Jun 24, 2019 | Bacteria, Outbreaks
Originally Published by Newsday.com Investigators continue to search for the source of the E. coli contamination in the Long Beach water system that Friday caused Nassau County health officials to issue a boil-water alert, as well as issue safety recommendations to...
by admin | Jun 10, 2019 | Day care centers
Originally Published by TheTalko.com Daycares are great, but they are also home to a lot of germs. Children come in and out of daycares like they have a revolving door, and they are not coming alone. They are bringing in all kinds of germs and illnesses. Even if they...
by admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Infection prevention, Outbreaks
Originally Published by NJBiz.com The Department of Health released a report on Thursday recommending all long-term facilities with pediatric and adult ventilator beds have an infection control plan that allows for separation of sick and well...
by admin | Jun 3, 2019 | Germs, Infection prevention
Originally Published by Infection Control Today Studies have shown that microorganisms can survive on inanimate objects or surfaces for hours, days, weeks or even months.1 Cross-contamination is defined as the spread of germs from one surface or object to another and...
by admin | May 16, 2019 | Germs, Preventing germs
Originally Published by Babygaga Many parents seem to fall into one of two categories; the germ-fearing, hand sanitizing, “drop it and it’s trash” variety, and the “don’t worry, five-second rule” sort. No matter your approach to parenting, we all...
by admin | May 13, 2019 | Outbreaks, Skin infections
April 30, 2019: Case Count Updated as of March 31, 2019 Candida auris is an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat. C. auris causes severe illness in hospitalized patients in several countries, including the United States. Patients can remain...
by admin | May 5, 2019 | Infection prevention, Outbreaks, Viruses
Originally Published by Kuam News Of the 15 confirmed cases of the infectious disease Shigellosis, 10 have involved children. An ongoing outbreak of the disease has Guam’s Public Health on high alert, warning residents to take precautions, especially with the...
by admin | May 5, 2019 | Measles, Outbreaks, Viruses
Originally Published by NJSpotlight New Jersey’s growing measles outbreak appears to have roots in Israel, New York City and New York’s Rockland County, according to Garden State officials. Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Shereef Elnahal said a combination of...
by admin | May 5, 2019 | Outbreaks, Public transportation
Originally Published by Newark Patch New Jersey Department of Health officials issued a “public health alert” for Newark Airport on Thursday after an international traveler with measles allegedly passed through the busy travel center in April. According to...
