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Infection Prevention’s Role in Curbing Drug Diversion

Dec. 24, 2024
James Davis of ECRI shares insights on the current state of drug diversion in the U.S. as well as the impact infection preventionists can make in their facilities.
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First Severe Human Case of Avian Influenza in U.S. Reported in Louisiana

Dec. 19, 2024
The patient had contact with sick and dead birds in backyard flocks. The CDC maintains that the risk to the public is low.
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CDC Report: Increase in Influenza Testing in U.S. Emergency Departments 2013-2022

Dec. 18, 2024
CDC report reveals a significant rise in influenza testing during emergency department visits from 2013 to 2022, with children aged 0-5 showing the highest percentage of tests...
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Respiratory Virus Activity On the Rise as End of Year Approaches

Dec. 16, 2024
Flu test positivity has risen and COVID activity is also starting to rise in certain parts of the country.