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Leading by Example for a Healthier Fall and Winter |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:26 AM |
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The fall and winter virus season is upon us. In some parts of the southeastern US, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity is increasing, which typically signals the beginning of RSV season nationwide. Influenza (flu) season is expected to start in the coming weeks, and COVID-19 hospitalizations edged up for most of late summer, while hundreds of people in the US are still dying from COVID-19 each week. Read more. |
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INFECTION PREVENTION: A Poem for International Infection Prevention and Control Week |
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Wednesday, October 18, 2023 10:24 AM |
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International Infection Prevention and Control Week highlights the importance of preventing infections in health care and other settings. Share this poem to help educate others about IPC. Read more. |
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New county vaccination orders include California dental offices |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:53 AM |
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Orders take effect Nov. 1 and end April 30, 2024, joining other orders already in place. Read more. |
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RSV vaccines: Questions patients may have and how to answer |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:51 AM |
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In many parts of the country, the fall season means crisp, cool breezes and leaves changing colors followed by a cold, snowy winter. But these seasons also bring with them respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), which can be serious for infants and older adults. And while there are RSV vaccines available for the first time this year, many require further guidance on what to do. Read more. |
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'Like gold': Patients cite reasons for nonprescription antibiotic use |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:50 AM |
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Convenience, past treatment experiences, and health system barriers are among the primary reasons patients said they take nonprescription antibiotics, according to a study presented yesterday at the IDweek 2023 meeting in Boston. Read more. |
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Seasonal Flu - Preventive Steps |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:47 AM |
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CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine as the first and most important step in protecting against flu viruses. Read more. |
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Efficacy of mouthwash on reducing salivary SARS-CoV-2 viral load and clinical symptoms: a systematic review and meta-analysis |
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023 09:45 AM |
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COVID-19 has been a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) for a lengthy period of time. The novel coronavirus is primarily spread via aerosols at a short distance, with infected individuals releasing large amounts of aerosols when speaking and coughing. However, there is an open question regarding whether mouthwash could effectively reduce virus transmission during the COVID-19 pandemic and support the prevention of infection among medical workers. Read more. |
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Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease: What Every Parent Needs to Know About This Common Illness |
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Monday, October 16, 2023 04:58 PM |
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Hand, foot and mouth disease is an infectious disease that’s highly contagious. Common in children, it spreads quickly at day care centers and schools. Read more. |
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Study: Oral Health Workers Are Burned Out Too |
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Monday, October 16, 2023 04:54 PM |
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University at Albany School of Public Health study shines light on rates of burnout among health care workers, leading causes of burnout and strategies to improve working conditions.Read more. |
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International ShakeOut Day is October 19 |
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Monday, October 16, 2023 04:43 PM |
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This year's International ShakeOut Day is October 19, when millions of people worldwide will participate in earthquake drills at work, school, or home! Read more. |
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The golden years: Considerations for our geriatric patients |
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Monday, October 16, 2023 04:41 PM |
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Bethany Montoya, BAS, RDH, looks at the geriatric population and suggests ways dental professionals can support their physical and emotional well-being. Read more. |
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California’s Dental Clinic Grant Program is accepting applications |
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Monday, October 16, 2023 04:38 PM |
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Dental providers, schools can use funds to build or expand specialty clinics for treating patients with special health care needs. Read more. |
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29 states see increase in dental shortage areas: HRSA |
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Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:20 AM |
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Thirteen states have seen decreases in the number of Health Resources and Services Administration-designated dental shortage areas so far this year, according to recent data. Read more. |
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Study links opioid exposure to colonization with drug-resistant bacteria |
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Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:16 AM |
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A study conducted at two Rhode Island hospitals found that exposure to opioids was associated with a nearly four-fold risk in vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) colonization, researchers reported this week in the American Journal of Infection Control. Read more. |
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The Effectiveness of Maternal Pertussis Vaccination Administered During Pregnancy and Risk of Pertussis in Infants |
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Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:11 AM |
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Take some time to read this study and commentary and then share what you learn to further increase the number of pertussis vaccines that are administered to pregnant mothers and to decrease the number of pertussis cases occurring to young infants. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,718: FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023–2024 Formula), and more |
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Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:09 AM |
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IZ Express #1,718: FDA authorizes Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted (2023–2024 Formula), and more. Read more. |
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Training Dental Hygiene Students to Care for Patients with Disabilities |
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Sunday, October 15, 2023 10:06 AM |
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a novel training program on dental hygiene students' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs about caring for individuals with disabilities. Read more. |
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Teeth reach: More WVU-trained dentists staying in West Virginia to practice |
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 02:31 PM |
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The West Virginia University School of Dentistry is upholding the University’s commitment to improve health care for West Virginians by creating opportunities for hands-on experiences that have contributed to an increase in practitioners choosing to stay in the Mountain State following graduation. Read more. |
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NIDCR Requests Input on September 2023 Proposed Research Initiatives |
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 01:55 PM |
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The FY 2024 research initiatives presented at the September 2023 National Advisory Dental and Craniofacial Research (NADCRC) Council meeting are hyperlinked in the web form below. Use the open text boxes below each research area to input your comments and suggestions. Read more. |
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Mental Health, Alcohol Use, and Substance Use Resources for Workers and Employers |
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 01:53 PM |
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The workplace is an important setting to address mental health conditions, excessive alcohol use, and other substance use disorders among workers. In 2021, more than half of U.S. adults who reported a mental illness in the last year were employed. Read more. |
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Infection prevention and control in the context of coronavirus disease (COVID-19): a living guideline, 9 October 2023 |
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 12:37 PM |
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The Infection prevention and control in the context of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19): a living guideline consolidates technical guidance developed and published during the COVID-19 pandemic into evidence-informed recommendations for infection prevention and control (IPC). This living guideline is available both online and PDF. Read more. |
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Hand Hygiene in Schools and Early Care and Education Settings |
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Saturday, October 14, 2023 12:34 PM |
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One of the most important ways staff and children in schools can stay healthy is by keeping their hands clean throughout the day. Read more. |
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Fire Prevention Week Reminds Us that We Can all Practice Fire Safety |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 03:21 PM |
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This week calls our attention to the dangers of fire and the importance of fire safety and awareness. This is the 101st Fire Prevention Week and President Biden marked it with a proclamation honoring the courage, heroism and service of our nation’s firefighters. Read more. |
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Harvard researcher to head $104M antibiotic resistance study |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 03:07 PM |
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Harvard Medical School researcher Johan Paulsson, PhD, plans to lead a $104 million project that will study bacterial behavior and antibiotic resistance. Read more. |
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How Clean Do Hard Nonporous Surfaces Need to Be? |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 03:05 PM |
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Removing dirt from surfaces, whether visible or not, is fundamental to better patient outcomes. Read more. |
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Study Finds Continued Care Tied to Safety Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 03:03 PM |
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Researchers examined the connection between COVID-19 prevention measures and the practice of dentistry in El Salvador and Mexico between 2020 and 2021. Read more. |
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6 Tips To Prep for Flu Season |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 02:50 PM |
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Get vaccinated, consider wearing a mask and stock your medicine cabinet. Read more. |
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Friday, October 13, 2023 08:56 AM |
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Handwashing with soap and water is one of the simplest, most effective ways to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy. Keeping hands clean can prevent 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses and 1 in 5 respiratory infections, such as the common cold or flu. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - October 13, 2023 |
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:32 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 72 / No. 41. Read more. |
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The Flu Vaccine Works—In a Way Most People Don’t Appreciate |
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:29 PM |
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The CDC is emphasizing how the flu vaccine can turn the virus from “Wild to Mild”. Read more. |
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Smithsonian showcasing signed Anthony Fauci Nationals mask: 'Infectious disease superstar' |
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:26 PM |
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The Smithsonian National Museum of American History has a peculiar MLB artifact on display in Washington D.C. Read more. |
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Weekly Rounds: Journey to IP, ICT's Product Locator, and Bug of the Month |
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:24 PM |
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Take 5 minutes to catch up on Infection Control Today®’s highlights for the week ending October 8, 2023. Read more. |
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The disease set to 'take off' in Southern US: Reuters |
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Thursday, October 12, 2023 01:21 PM |
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Dengue fever, an infection caused by mosquito bites, may become increasingly common across the Southern U.S. within the next decade. Read more. |
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Mucocutaneous manifestations may signal COVID-induced inflammatory disease in children |
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 03:42 PM |
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Children that contracted COVID-19 are at risk for developing multisystem inflammatory syndrome, which can present cutaneously, according to a poster presentation here. Read more. |
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This Week's Infectious Disease News Update |
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Wednesday, October 11, 2023 03:37 PM |
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In this week's infectious disease news, the Novavax COVID-19 booster gets authorized in the US; Moderna reports topline data on its influenza-COVID-19 combination vaccine; the differences between live biotherapeutic products and conventional FMTs; and the influence of alcohol on hepatitis C treatment. Read more. |
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