Children should be vaccinated against the flu from six months of age
Children should be vaccinated against the flu from six months of age, according to Australian recommendations.Its reported almost two-thirds of Australian
Respiratory illness in residential and aged care facilities
These guidelines provide general information about influenza, its risk to health (particularly in the elderly) and recommendations for managing respiratory
2017 Operating Room State of the Industry Report
This year’s state of the industry report for the operating room, with data provided through an online survey of ICT
Legionnaires’ Outbreak – Melbourne CBD
On Wednesday 12 April the Victorian Department of Health issued an alert with regard to 5 confirmed cases of Legionnaires’
Should you get the flu vaccine?
As we head towards a southern hemisphere winter, many people are wondering if it’s worth getting the flu vaccine. Generally
GENCA Position Statement – Infection Control in Endoscopy
Endoscopic procedures have been linked to serious infections, in particular Carbapenamase-producing Enterocacteriaceae (CPE). Industry guidelines are currently being reviewed to
First Australian report on antimicrobial use and resistance in human health
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has launched the first comprehensive report on antimicrobial resistance, antimicrobial
Global Health and Infection Prevention and Control
How does the annual World Health Assembly support infection prevention? And what is it? The World Health Assembly is the
Zika Virus Resources and Information
In view of the global concern over the outbreak of the Zika virus, both Elsevier and The Lancet have created
Does man flu really exist?
UK scientists say some viruses have evolved to cause less severe diseases in women than in men – possibly providing