Vaccinating under-12s: risks and benefits merit careful consideration
05 November, 2021Any decision to vaccinate all children under 12 years of age against COVID-19 must be done with due caution, considering in detail the risks and benefits, a recent review by international paediatric vaccine experts has warned.
Encephalitis Information Week begins
18 October, 2021Encephalitis Society has launched the inaugural Australian Encephalitis Information Week to support organisations to help disseminate resources on the devastating brain inflammation.
What has COVID-19 taught us about infection prevention and control?
18 October, 2021 by Amy SarcevicThere is nothing like a one-in-100-year pandemic to expose cracks in an infection prevention and control (IPC) strategy.
Infection prevention and control in virtual healthcare settings
15 October, 2021 by Amy SarcevicShortly after welcoming the arrival of her second child, Kelly Evans'* blissful 'post-birth bubble' burst, much earlier than she had imagined.
Scientists targeted with "pandemic levels of abuse"
15 October, 2021Around 1 in 5 Australian scientists have said they experienced death threats and/or threats of physical or sexual violence after speaking to the media about COVID-19.
Sepsis in the spotlight
13 October, 2021 by Dr Carolyn Hullick*, Emergency Physician and Clinical Director, and Chris Boyd-Skinner*, Sepsis Program Manager, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health CareThe National Sepsis Program aims to improve sepsis outcomes for Australians by increasing awareness and recognition of sepsis, supporting clinicians, consumers and health service organisations.
A New Opportunity to Reduce Environmental Impacts From PPE Use
11 October, 2021Personal protective equipment plays a vital role in keeping healthcare workers safe and healthy from the daily hazards they encounter.
SPC and the Increasing Importance of Food Safety
09 October, 2021The ongoing COVID global pandemic continues to impact daily life and is projected to linger for some time.
Sparking National Conversations on Surgical Site Infections in Australia
01 October, 2021On May 20 2021, Johnson & Johnson Medical Pty Ltd hosted the inaugural Ethicon Surgical Site Infection (SSI) Symposium which sought to raise awareness on SSI, and the important role of SSI surveillance in Australia by bringing together leading experts in their fields to discuss the latest evidence, tools and resources.
Integrated Design for Improved Infection Control
01 October, 2021Ergotron was built on a desire to produce solutions that support the health and wellbeing of the individual and our vision is to be the world leader in improving how people work, learn, play and care for others.
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.
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.
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.
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.
