pathogens

CDC Recommends PPE for Farm Workers to Combat Bird Flu

5 Ways Handwashing Changed

World Hand Hygiene Day highlights the importance of handwashing to health.

Flu Season Deemed Moderate and Ending

Measles Cases Nearly Double Globally in One Year

Current measles outbreak in Chicago helps push U.S. to largest number of measles cases since 2019.

Rising Whooping Cough Cases Spotlights Need for Boosters and Vaccinations

Health experts call for vaccinations as cases rise globally.

WHO Outlines New Terms for Germs That Transmit Through the Air

The report is a significant development as it means different industries and professionals can now communicate with a common language.

How the CDC’s New Security Strategy Will Manage Emerging Health Threats

The U.S. plans to work together with the international community to achieve global health security.

Washing Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Down the Drain Failed to Stop Spread in Hospitals

New study finds transmission risk of multidrug-resistant bacteria appeared highest in hospital sinks.

CDC Quickens Ability to Respond to Health Threats

Person in the U.S. Found to Have H1N1 Virus

The risk assessment for the United States remains low.

New Paint Technology Cleans Walls and Air

Titanium oxide nanoparticles in paint can help combat “sick building syndrome.”

Study Explores AI’s Role in Infection Prevention

AI tools such as ChatGPT could improve infection surveillance in healthcare facilities.