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Measles cases up 31-fold in the Americas region this year |
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Monday, September 22, 2025 05:22 PM |
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The Pan America Health Organization (PAHO), in its latest measles update late last week, said countries in the Americas region have reported 11,313 cases so far this year, 23 of them fatal, in 10 countries. The number represents a 31-fold increase compared to last year at this time, when 358 cases had been reported in the Americas by mid-September. Read more. |
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How to get a COVID-19 shot and ensure it's covered by your insurance |
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Monday, September 22, 2025 03:48 PM |
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Drugstores are ready to deliver updated COVID-19 vaccines this fall, and insurers plan to pay for them, even though the shots no longer come recommended by an important government committee. Read more. |
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Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma |
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Monday, September 22, 2025 03:00 PM |
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A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. These chemicals, found in packaging, cosmetics, and common household items, can disrupt hormones, ignite chronic inflammation, and lower IQ. Read more. |
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About Respiratory Illnesses. |
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Monday, September 22, 2025 01:04 PM |
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Even healthy people can get very sick from respiratory illnesses. In fact, last year, CDC estimated that at least 1 million people were hospitalized and more than 70,000 people died from respiratory virus illnesses. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of September 13-20 |
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Sunday, September 21, 2025 12:18 PM |
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This week, OPAT for gram-negative infections expands to outpatients amid infusion complexity and stability limits, HHS and CDC add five ACIP members days before meeting, and more. Read more. |
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The global burden of oral disease - what is the fuss? |
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Saturday, September 20, 2025 12:09 PM |
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However, oral diseases have been overlooked on the global healthcare stage for this reason, as well as because policy makers and, indeed, the public regard oral diseases as ‘conditions of the teeth', which are the domain of dentists and thus less important than our internal organs. Read more. |
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi busts a dental infection control myth |
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Friday, September 19, 2025 10:44 AM |
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Dr. Tom Giacobbi returns this week with another installment of his "Just a Minute, Doc" series to bust a big myth when it comes to infection control, especially with your dental unit waterlines. Read more. |
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Halton Region Public Health warns of infection control lapse at Burlington clinic |
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Friday, September 19, 2025 10:33 AM |
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Halton Region Public Health is warning of an infection control lapse at a walk-in clinic in Burlington over the last six years. Read more.
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New Guidance on Sterilization and High-level Disinfection of Reusable Medical Devices |
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Friday, September 19, 2025 10:25 AM |
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Outbreaks of multidrug-resistant organisms and other infections linked to contaminated duodenoscopes and other reusable medical devices have been well-documented. These outbreaks likely represent just a fraction of the total infections resulting from contaminated reusable medical instruments and devices. Read more. |
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Yes, It’s Safe to go to the Dentist When You’re Pregnant |
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Friday, September 19, 2025 07:59 AM |
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In fact, good oral health contributes to better outcomes for mothers and babies. Read more. |
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One in Three Young Adults Skip the Dentist, and That’s a Problem |
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Friday, September 19, 2025 07:57 AM |
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A new study reveals how barriers to oral health differ across generations, putting young adults at greater risk for future health problems. Read more. |
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MMWR Weekly - September 18, 2025 |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 03:49 PM |
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Weekly / Vol. 74 / No. 35. Read more. |
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Global study links alcohol to rising cases of lip and oral cavity cancer |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:20 AM |
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Heavy alcohol consumption has sharply increased the global burden of lip and oral cavity cancers over the past three decades, with the steepest rise seen in Southeast Asia and in lower-middle SDI regions, according to a new analysis based on Global Burden of Disease 2021 data provisionally accepted for publication in Frontiers on Sept. 15. Read more. |
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Whooping cough surges in US: How to protect yourself and others |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:12 AM |
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Whooping cough cases are rising sharply in the US—making prevention, vaccination, and precautions critical. Read more. |
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The Hidden Variable in Hand Hygiene: Why Dose Size, Standards, and Technology Matter |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 11:03 AM |
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Every pump of sanitizer is an opportunity to break the chain of infection. Correct dosing transforms routine hygiene into life-saving protection. For infection preventionists, teaching dose awareness is as critical as teaching when to clean. Read more. |
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Dental products could cause allergic reactions in patients with alpha-gal syndrome |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 09:33 AM |
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Patients with an allergy to red meat called alpha-gal syndrome may experience reactions to dental products and medications that contain animal-derived ingredients. Read more. |
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Touro College Of Dental Medicine Announces Grand Opening Of Dental Clinical Training Facility And Albuquerque Campus |
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Thursday, September 18, 2025 09:29 AM |
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Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), the first pre-doctoral dental program based in New Mexico, announces Tuesday the official grand opening of its dental clinical training facility on the Lovelace Biomedical Research Institute (LBRI) campus in Albuquerque, N.M. The new 70,000 square foot facility houses more than 100 dental units accommodating students who will be completing their education and clinical training in New Mexico. Read more. |
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Artificial Intelligence and Infectious Diseases |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 03:21 PM |
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This Series aims to support the infectious disease community in understanding this evolving landscape and shaping AI integration into practice. Read more. |
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Lower post-surgery pneumonia rates tied to oral health |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 02:32 PM |
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Presurgery guided oral care routines may lower the risk of postoperative pneumonia and reduce hospital stay duration across different types of procedures, according to an observational study recently published in PLoS One. Read more. |
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Infection control matters to dental patients |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 02:25 PM |
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Dental patients reported that they highly value a clean, safe environment and appreciate discussions about proper infection control methods, according to survey results recently published by the Dental Assisting National Board. Read more. |
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IZ Express #1,833: New infographic on autism and vaccines, Ask the Experts on RSV and influenza, AAFP vaccine recommendations, and more |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 09:54 AM |
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IZ Express #1,833: New infographic on autism and vaccines, Ask the Experts on RSV and influenza, AAFP vaccine recommendations, and more. Read more. |
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NIH launches landmark project on whole-person health and function |
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Wednesday, September 17, 2025 09:29 AM |
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched an effort to advance research on whole-person health and create an integrated knowledge network of healthy physiological function. Whole person health involves looking at the whole person—not just separate organs or body systems—and considering multiple factors that promote health. For example, a multicomponent lifestyle intervention including healthy diet, physical activity and stress management may improve multiple and interconnected aspects of health including cardiovascular (e.g. blood pressure), metabolic (e.g. glucose metabolism) and musculoskeletal function (e.g. muscle strength). Read more.
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Data investigation: Childhood vaccination rates are backsliding across the U.S. |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:45 AM |
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A monthslong NBC News data investigation finds that much of the U.S. doesn't have the protection needed to stop the spread of deadly diseases. St. Louis is a window into the problem communities face nationwide. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infection Prevention Articles of Summer 2025 |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:39 AM |
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Check out the top 5 infection control and prevention articles for Summer 2025! Perennial articles like Bug of the Month and The Clean Bite, and a look at borescopes in sterile processing. Read more. |
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Transforming how dentists are trained |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 10:05 AM |
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Housed at the Health Education Campus of Case Western Reserve and Cleveland Clinic, the dental school’s Simulation Clinic offers dedicated spaces where students practice procedures long before treating real people. In the primary training area, 82 advanced dental units—each outfitted with a programmable touchpad, overhead lighting and an operator stool—create a near-clinical environment. Read more. |
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Breast cancer and oral health: What you need to know |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 09:53 AM |
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder of the strong connection between oral health and systemic disease, including breast cancer and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Dental hygienists can play a key role in early detection, patient education, and reducing cancer risk through vigilant oral exams and preventive care. Read more. |
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Comparative analysis of dental screening programs for patients awaiting head and neck radiation therapy |
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Tuesday, September 16, 2025 09:16 AM |
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It is recommended that patients awaiting radiation therapy (RT) for head and neck cancer (HNC) undergo a dental evaluation and receive dental clearance to minimize complications. The authors aimed to compare the time from RT consultation to dental clearance across 3 dental screening programs to inform protocol improvements for patients awaiting RT for HNC. Read more. |
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California Child Dies From Rare Measles Neurological Complication |
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Monday, September 15, 2025 03:25 PM |
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The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health updated the public on the specific local case and reminds everyone of the importance of vaccination to protect the community. Read more. |
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New U.S. Public Health Service Guidelines on Occupational HIV Exposure and Postexposure Prophylaxis Published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology |
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Monday, September 15, 2025 01:43 PM |
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on behalf of the U.S. Public Health Service (PHS), has released the 2025 Guidelines for the Management of Occupational Exposure to Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Recommendations for Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP). The guidelines are published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE), the journal of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). Read more. |
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Reduction in Immediate Use Steam Sterilization Associated with Reduction in Surgical Site Infections |
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Monday, September 15, 2025 01:38 PM |
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Immediate use steam sterilization (IUSS) is a potential risk factor for surgical site infection (SSI). A Quality Improvement (QI) project to reduce IUSS was implemented at a single hospital after a regulatory survey noted excessive use. Read more. |
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Monday, September 15, 2025 01:18 PM |
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Strep throat is a bacterial infection in the throat and tonsils. Read more. |
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Scientists Discover Massive DNA “Inocles” Living in the Human Mouth |
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Monday, September 15, 2025 11:56 AM |
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Researchers have found that nearly three-quarters of the population carry newly identified genetic elements called Inocles, which may influence oral health, immunity, and cancer risk. Read more. |
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Top 5 Infectious Disease News Stories Week of September 6-13 |
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Sunday, September 14, 2025 11:43 AM |
This week, US measles totals reached 1,454, a 750-plus-day SARS-CoV-2 infection in a person with HIV informed care, implementation science efforts advanced access, and a universal flu adjuvant showed promise. Read more.
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The role of rapid diagnostics and collaboration in antibiotic stewardship |
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Saturday, September 13, 2025 11:59 AM |
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Panelists discuss the pivotal role of microbiology laboratories and rapid diagnostic technologies in managing multidrug-resistant infections, highlighting their impact on timely treatment, antibiotic stewardship, and the need for interdisciplinary collaboration to effectively interpret and act on resistance data. Read more. |
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HHS, FDA to Require Full Safety Disclosures in Drug Ads |
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Friday, September 12, 2025 07:34 PM |
he U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today announced a major reform of pharmaceutical advertisements that will require drug companies to include full safety warnings during their direct-to-consumer ads. Read more.
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