Pregnant first-time mums uncertain about vaccinations
11 September, 2017There is no mandated time point in Australia to discuss childhood vaccination with expectant parents.
Response to public health warnings key to preventing epidemics
07 September, 2017 by Dr Katherine Faull*We should remain aware and vigilant in our behaviours and responses to public health warnings and guidelines.
Managing influenza outbreaks in aged-care facilities
29 August, 2017 by Leng Boonwaat*A guide to protecting vulnerable residents from the flu.
How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?
28 August, 2017 by Cathryn MurphyThe ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Probiotics formula reduces risk of sepsis in infants
25 August, 2017The discovery is good news for the developing world where 1 million babies die annually from sepsis.
Saliva test key to fast Zika diagnosis
24 August, 2017The discovery will speed up Zika diagnosis and reduce the virus's ability to spread.
New gold standard for invasive fungal infections
15 August, 2017Countless patients suffering from invasive fungal infections will benefit from new diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
Prima non nocere — new strategies are needed to eliminate preventable healthcare-associated infections
04 August, 2017 by Professor Lyn Gilbert*It is estimated that 5–10% of hospital inpatients develop healthcare-associated infections (HAI), many of which are preventable.
Monitoring steam sterilisation processes in hospitals
02 August, 2017 by René Vis*Steam sterilisation is the method of choice for the sanitising of medical devices within a hospital setting.
Improving infection prevention practices through consultation
01 August, 2017We speak with Dr Deverick Anderson about his role at the US-based Duke Infection Control Outreach Network (DICON) and the importance of collaborative research between clinicians.
Protect yourself against biological agents with Bioscreen™
31 July, 2017Vertilux's continuous commitment to develop hi-tech fibres for the high demands of infection prevention and control has seen the launch of Bioscreen and a refreshed range of Healthcare fabrics.
Reducing the risk of surface damage: compatibility is crucial
31 July, 2017Healthcare equipment helps deliver care and improves patient outcomes. However, it may pose an infection transmission risk if not adequately decontaminated.
Hospital cleaning and disinfection: what is best practice?
24 July, 2017Most hospitals focus their efforts only on terminal cleaning of patient rooms, with less emphasis on daily cleaning, but this must change in order to achieve better patient outcomes.
The rise and rise of AHP disinfectants
21 July, 2017 by Ivan Obreza, Senior Clinical Advisor, Diversey Australia & New ZealandAccelerated Hydrogen Peroxide (AHP) has dual high safety and efficacy profiles and should be considered for surface disinfection at the point of care.
Novel way of treating viral disease discovered
18 July, 2017 by Adam FloranceResearchers have discovered a novel new way of treating viral diseases including HIV, dengue, rhinovirus and influenza.
