by admin | Aug 7, 2018 | Bacteria, Preventing germs
The surefire way to prevent disease in your home is to keep it clean at all times. De-germing a house, however, can seem a monumental task – how do you sanitize everything, even from tiny bugs you can’t see? Luckily, doctors, microbiologists, and professional cleaners...
by admin | Jul 10, 2018 | Bacteria, Infection prevention
Summer camp is a great way to get your kids to meet new friends and have new experiences. With so many kids packed into a small space, however, it’s also a breeding ground for disease. Luckily, teaching your child to practice good hygiene and take the right...
by admin | Jun 5, 2018 | Bacteria, Germs, Skin infections
Originally Published by People.com With the summer sun comes plenty of fun activities — but also a new set of hazards to be wary of. Anyone who plans on spending time outdoors this summer should be cognizant of the health risks they may face. Among them? The threat of...
by admin | May 21, 2018 | Bacteria, Germs, Infection prevention, Preventing germs
Originally published by Canada Vich Punjabi It is well known that the deadly germs, MRSA (methicillin resistant Staph A.), as well as VRE (Vancomycin resistant enterrocci) are growing in abundance and getting stronger against the very best antibiotics. The ability of...
by admin | May 14, 2018 | Bacteria, Day care centers, Infection prevention, Private Schools
Originally published by GlobalNews.ca Disinfectant wipes may be some parents’ best friend. Whether it’s on the playground or at home, it’s not uncommon to see parents run after their kids with wipes in an effort at preventing their little ones from getting sick. But...
by admin | May 8, 2018 | Bacteria, Infection prevention
InfectionControlToday.com recently featured an article exploring a newly released study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry (JBC) focused on pathogens and how they communicate distress signals within a group of bacteria in response to certain antibiotics....
