The first and last lines of defence in the fight against the spread of infection
01 October, 2021We want to recognise our front line — all of our hard working nurses, doctors, emergency services, and the admin staff that support them.
Vic to use air purifiers as part of safe return-to-school plan
29 September, 2021The Department of Education and Training Victoria will be installing air purifiers in each public school classroom as part of its safe return-to-school plan.
2021 ACIPC International Conference returns this November
29 September, 2021The 2021 Australian College for Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) International Conference will be held online from 8–10 November 2021.
Infection control in aged care
28 September, 2021 by Sean Rooney, Chief Executive Officer, Leading Age Services Australia (LASA)In recent times we have increased protections for older Australians in aged care, with the Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) leads in aged-care homes, high-rate vaccinations for residents and mandatory immunisation for staff.
Coating spray uses 'nanoworms' to kill COVID-19
17 September, 2021An antiviral surface coating technology developed at The University of Queensland could provide an extra layer of protection against COVID-19 and the flu.
The Conversation studies airborne COVID spread in hospitals
24 August, 2021 by Kirsty Buising and colleagues*Clearly, we cannot rebuild all our hospital ventilation systems to cope with the current outbreak. However, there are tangible things that can be done now and in future.
Purpose building quarantine facilities
23 August, 2021The Australian Government is working with the states and territories to purpose build quarantine accommodation hubs outside of major cities.
Smart nanotech fights fungal infections
18 August, 2021New nanobiotechnology has demonstrated a remarkable ability to battle one of the most invasive and resistant fungal infections — Candida albicans.
GPs and pharmacists urge all Australians to get vaccinated
12 August, 2021The RACGP is also urging patients to receive both COVID-19 vaccine doses from the same vaccinator.
TGA approves Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for adults
10 August, 2021Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the TGA approval would provide another shot in the arm for Australia's vaccination rollout.
RACGP welcomes changes to vaccine rollout
03 August, 2021Changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout have been welcomed by The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
Race to 80%: Australia's ticket to opening up, says report
02 August, 2021Australia can safely begin to 'live with COVID' when 80% of the population is vaccinated.
Coronaviruses — protective apparel selection
01 August, 2021DuPont Personal Protection provides a wide range of protective garments and accessories that address a broad range of PPE needs.
Hospital pharmacy performing under pressure as mass vaccination gains momentum
13 July, 2021 by Kristin Michaels, SHPA CEOHospital pharmacists and technicians find themselves at the very centre of the largest public health initiative in Australia's history.
'Spider web' mechanism traps and kills viruses
12 July, 2021Immunologists at Canada's McMaster University have discovered a mechanism that acts like a spider web — trapping and killing pathogens such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2.
