Can seasonal influenza vaccination prime the immune system for future strains?
10 April, 2026A study analysing 30-year-old influenza-vaccinated blood samples is the first, researchers say, to effectively look back in time to understand future immunity.
Balcony and nearby construction activities linked to RPA deaths
27 March, 2026The investigation report into the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital fungal outbreak that occurred in the transplant ward between October and December 2025 has been released.
How healthcare providers prevent infection
10 March, 2026The spread of infection in the healthcare sector is a continuous challenge for operators, so what can providers do to minimise risk and protect patients, staff and visitors?
GalvinAssist Contour 21 Basins for Infection Control
04 March, 2026GalvinAssist Contour 21 basins are engineered specifically for clinical, hospital, aged care and other high-risk healthcare environments where infection control and durability are critical.
Have Australian researchers discovered the secret to treating sepsis?
16 January, 2026Promising results from a Phase 2 clinical trial have Australian researchers looking to progress to Phase 3 on a sepsis drug with the potential of "saving millions".
Helping to keep health care professionals hands-on
09 December, 2025Aqium Gel is a Registered Medicine (AUST R 179333) hand sanitiser formulated with 70 percent w/w absolute ethanol for broad-spectrum antibacterial efficacy and enriched with moisturisers to help replenish lost hydration.
$1bn vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility opens
05 December, 2025A $1 billion cell-based influenza vaccine and antivenom manufacturing facility has opened in Melbourne.
Camfil Opakfil ES energy-saving filters
19 November, 2025Camfil Opakfil ES filters remove airborne contaminants such as smoke, bacteria, fumes, fungi and virus-bearing droplet nuclei.
Keeping Infection Prevention Front of Mind – Every Day of the Year
07 November, 2025Infection prevention is an ongoing commitment to safer care. Every day, healthcare professionals work to protect patients, themselves and communities from the spread of infection.
The Challenge of Biofilms in Healthcare
08 October, 2025Biofilms represent a formidable challenge in the ongoing battle against healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), as they render pathogens more tolerant to conventional cleaning and disinfection methods.
SorbaView SHIELD integrated securement dressing
03 October, 2025The SorbaView SHIELD multi-layer dressing and catheter securement system is designed to provide a comprehensive vascular access management solution to manage dwell time, infection rates and associated costs.
Hospital-acquired infections: key developments in prevention and control
26 September, 2025 by Amy Sarcevic*Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are a central, but mostly preventable, concern in health care — here's some key HAI prevention and control developments.
SA launches strategy to "virtually eliminate HIV transmission" by 2030
22 September, 2025The SA Government has launched its South Australian HIV Strategy 2025–2030 — a blueprint to become one of the world's first jurisdictions to end HIV transmission.
Australia will soon have its own 'centre for disease control'. Let's not repeat the chaos of the US
12 September, 2025 by Allen Cheng, Professor of Infectious Diseases, Monash UniversityAustralia is a step closer to having its own national agency to inform and co-ordinate public health responses — a permanent Australian Centre for Disease Control.
Is home washing contributing to antibiotic-resistant infection spread?
04 August, 2025A UK study suggests home washing of healthcare worker uniforms may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
