Locala IPC

Sharing information & advice with service users and colleagues to prevent and control infections.

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@JulieClennell Sorry to hear of the loss of your friend Julie

[Amanda Gooch @amandagooch77]

Exactly this: hand wash basins are for hand washing only.
Not for anything else.
Excellent article below.

[NHS @NHSuk]

Currently there are a higher number of norovirus cases than normal, particularly affecting those over 65.

Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. If you catch norovirus, it’s important to rest and have plenty of fluids.

➡️ https://t.co/adwr1pk3F5

[NHS @NHSuk]

It's #TickBitePreventionWeek - do you know how to spot and remove a tick?

Not all ticks in England carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. But it's still important to #BeTickAware and safely remove them as soon as possible, just in case.

➡️ https://t.co/2OmywiCnI1

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Recent figures suggest flu hospitalisations in young children are nearly 20 times as high as last year — with this week showing 230 under-fives in hospital compared to 12 the same time last year.

Find out more about the free flu nasal spray vaccine. https://t.co/StTuVYoJZq

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Do the double for England this winter. If you are 50 or over, you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster.

Find out more. https://t.co/0xJQZvcc1l

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

#StrepA
Our latest data shows that #ScarletFever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year.

Read more: https://t.co/HM4O6BXu0L

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@Locala_SN

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Recent figures suggest flu hospitalisations in young children are nearly 20 times as high as last year — with this week showing 230 under-fives in hospital compared to 12 the same time last year.

Find out more about the free flu nasal spray vaccine. https://t.co/StTuVYoJZq

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@locala Well done ladies as took a lot of organising

[The UK Sepsis Trust @UKSepsisTrust]

"Following your advice, I’ve started a recovery & wellbeing diary and it's been incredibly beneficial." - Joanna, sepsis survivor.

Find out more about our range of FREE resources to support anyone affected by sepsis https://t.co/xkZI3YhLsH

[END SEPSIS @EndSepsis]

A common myth is that sepsis is an infection when in fact it's the body's extreme REACTION to an infection. Learn more about the signs & treatments of sepsis.
https://t.co/MsGLXkzzUq

[MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc]

#BugoftheMonth
agree

[The UK Sepsis Trust @UKSepsisTrust]

Do you know the signs for #sepsis in children?
Swipe to learn the signs to look out for ➡️

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@Locala_SN @locala @localahv1

[NHS @NHSuk]

Ahead of children returning to school, here's a reminder to check your child's scalp for head lice and nits.

Here we explain how to treat head lice as soon as you spot them: https://t.co/GOipAlw03o

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@KatiePickles8 Loved it...now back to policies with a smile on my face

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

🆕 guidelines highlight:
🔸addressing structural barriers
🔸providing prioritized health services for key populations
🔸delivery of services such as virtual interventions
🔸role of peer navigators to guide members of key populations through health services
https://t.co/K7zZ4pjrnD

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@localaha1,

[World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO]

5 #breastfeeding facts for mothers:
1⃣ Your body is ready to 🤱🏻 from the moment your 👶 is born
2⃣ 🤱🏻 lowers stress & anxiety
3⃣ 🤱🏻 sets up a 👶’s immune system for life
4⃣ 🤱🏻 fights infections
5⃣ The more you 🤱🏻 in the early days, the faster your body makes milk

[Hep C U Later @HepC_U_Later]

Did you know that 95% of people who complete hep C treatment, successfully clear the virus?

There are lots of benefits to treatment. If you think you are at risk, contact your local service for a quick, simple test.

#HepCULater #WorldHepatitisDay #BeFreeOfHepC

[Locala IPC @LocalaIPC]

@TristelGlobal @IPSTrentbranch @ZoeAtki22435841 @IPS_Infection Hoping you all have a great day