Published today, our latest data shows continued high levels of measles cases, amid fears of a further surge once the new school term begins.
Two doses of the #MMR vaccine gives the best protection against #measles. Book your child's vaccine appointment today 💉
A blotchy, sometimes raised, rash is one of the signs of #Measles. It’s not usually itchy, and it can look different on different skin tones. 🧒🏼🔴🧒🏾
If you think you or your child has measles, contact your GP practice urgently or call NHS 111. 📞
🏥 Proper oral care is a critical intervention for reducing ventilator-associated pneumonia #VAP
🦷This study evaluates the effectiveness of single-use oral care sets in reducing VAP incidence and assessing ICU nurses' perspectives on their use
https://t.co/ZlyzkFmqP0
🦠C. diff infections remain a prevalent and costly healthcare challenge, particularly affecting elderly, comorbid patients
💰The IBIS study in Germany presents data on the health economic burden of refractory and recurrent #Cdiff infection
https://t.co/1EwdHAg5Gx
NEW GUIDELINE 📄 @ESCMID and HIS are drafting the scope for a new joint guideline on environmental sampling for detecting MDR bacteria and C. diff in IPC.
We’re seeking stakeholder input on the guideline’s scope and topic areas.
📅 Respond by 16 May👉 https://t.co/e08ZO3c716
📢 SAVE THE DATES: Water and wastewater safety in healthcare course 📢Our sold out course will be back - learn how to improve #patientsafety by reducing the risk of #HCAIs💧
📅 7-10 October
💻Online
Join our mailing list for early access to registration👉https://t.co/nynTiSke2w
NHS England is seeking comments on the draft doc “Use of gloves when applying standard infection control precautions (SICPs) and transmission-based precautions (TBPs): systematic literature review”.
HIS members to submit comments by 29 April.
Respond👉 https://t.co/8zVUxTSGvy
LATEST #NOROVIRUS DATA: Although norovirus levels have stabilised over the last few weeks, they are still more than double the five-season average.
Full report 🔗 https://t.co/2zSXKWC9T8
Did you see our latest #Norovirus data? Cases are still increasing: 23.5% higher than the previous 2-week period and largely seen in those over 65. 📈
See the full report here 👇
https://t.co/eEweyRAD7e
🧼 #Norovirus spreads easily, washing your hands regularly with soap and warm water can help limit the spread
🏠 You remain infectious for 48 hours after symptoms stop and should stay home at this time
🔄 Just because you’ve had norovirus once doesn’t mean you won’t get it again
Do you have diarrhoea, vomiting or 'flu-like' symptoms? If so, it could be norovirus.
If you have been unwell with norovirus, please don’t visit loved ones in hospital until you're 48 hours symptom free. You could be putting others at risk #DontPassItOn