UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙

Official Twitter page for the Infection Prevention Team @UHSFT. Supporting delivery of safe practice - every patient, every colleague, every day.

[UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙 @UHS_IPT]

#getvaccinated

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Flu cases have hit earlier than usual and are already three times higher than this time last year – with infections rising fastest among children.

NHS teams have delivered 12.2 million flu vaccines so far to protect those most at risk.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/Lh1zqcTijN

[Healthcare Infection Society @HIS_infection]

It’s time to 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘜𝘗𝘗𝘗 for Infection Prevention!

This year's #IIPW will honour the work of infection preventionists and rally around the four pillars of stopping the spread:

🔹 Unite
🔹 Protect
🔹 Prevent
🔹 Prevail

https://t.co/jpROtwJieW

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

⚠️ Together with @MHRAgovuk, we’re advising the public to stop using certain non-sterile alcohol-free wipes, as they may be contaminated with Burkholderia stabilis.
📰🔗 https://t.co/933w8rInHM

[UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙 @UHS_IPT]

A sad day for the IPT today as the fabulous @pennydoherty17 retired. A phenomenal 40 years in nursing, 11 of which were spent in the team. Thankyou Penny for everything. We will miss you 🥰 @UHSFT

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

⚠️Measles can be a serious illness. More than 1 in 10 children haven't had the MMR vaccine and they need 2 doses to get full protection.

Find out more. https://t.co/VQ18qv3PO9

[NHS @NHSuk]

Measles cases are rising in England.

It spreads easily and can cause serious illness, especially in babies, pregnant women and those with weak immune systems.

MMR vaccination is safe and offers lifelong protection.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/pGbmMXqcSf

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Today we launched #ArmedForcesWeek at UHS with a flag-raising ceremony for #ReservesDay

Kevin Wright, co-chair of our Armed Forces Staff Network, opened with a reading of ‘The Call’ to honour those who serve.

Thank you to all who serve 💙

📷 Craig Hobbs Photography

[UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙 @UHS_IPT]

An awesome team of unsung heroes. We couldn’t function without them ❤️

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

It’s #BiomedicalScienceDay and we’re shining a light on our amazing Microbiology team at UHS!

From agar art to plate streaking, they've been celebrating their vital role in healthcare 🧫👏

Hidden heroes of healthcare - their work makes a real difference for patients every day!

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

🧫🧼 Our Microbiology and Virology team have launched a brand new TikTok account 👉 📱 (uhs_microviro)

They’re using creative clips to highlight and explore how infections are diagnosed for hundreds of thousands of UHS patients every year.

Follow them for more like this 👇

[UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙 @UHS_IPT]

In order to raise awareness for #WorldHandHygieneDay2025, our IPNs have been out on the wards this week. Here are some staff from T&O getting in the spirit! #WHHD25 #washyourhands #handhygiene @UHSFT

[UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙 @UHS_IPT]

Kicking off hand hygiene awareness week @UHSFT #WorldHandHygieneDay2025

[UHS Infection Prevention Team 💙 @UHS_IPT]

#WorldHandHygieneDay2025 It might be gloves, it’s always hand hygiene @UHSFT

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

🧺 It’s #WorldLaundryDay and we’re shining a light on one of our incredible behind-the-scenes teams here at UHS.

Our Linen and Post Services Team are the friendly, hard-working crew helping to keep the hospital running - handling over 6 million items a year! 😲

#WeAreUHS

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[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Measles can have serious and sometimes fatal consequences and is still common in many countries worldwide. Before you travel, make sure you & your loved ones are up to date with #MMR vaccinations. ✈️

Find out more: https://t.co/yCJqjSP7Xm

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

Today is #WorldTBDay. Understanding the symptoms of #Tuberculosis allows you to get treatment before the illness gets serious. 🤒
🔗 https://t.co/CYxL0auDnR

[Julie Brooks 💙 @brookj3]

End of an era today for @UHS_IPT as our Information Analyst Steve worked his final day before retirement after 17 years in the team. He has truly transformed our access to and the way we use information. An absolute legend who we will miss immensely @UHSFT

[Julie Brooks 💙 @brookj3]

A great blog from our very own @JacquiPrieto1 #preventativefundamentalcare #NutritionAndHydrationWeek @UHS_IPT @UHSFT @UHS_Dietitians

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

🚫 🦠 It’s very important not to visit patients staying with us if you’re unwell with diarrhoea or vomiting.

We're asking visitors not to come to our hospitals if they, or people they live with, have had these symptoms within the past three days.

ℹ️ https://t.co/4G81AxiJBl

[UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA]

We are still seeing more #norovirus cases than in any season since we started our current reporting system. 📈
Here is what you can do to avoid the spread. 🧼

[University Hospital Southampton 💙 @UHSFT]

Norovirus is circulating and impacting UHS hospitals. 🦠

🚫 It’s important not to visit loved ones if you’re unwell with symptoms.

You must wait until you are at least 48 hours clear from your last symptom episode before visiting our hospitals.

More ℹ️ https://t.co/4G81AxiJBl