The boy with genetically modified skin
13 November, 2017A child with a lethal genetic skin disease has had a fully functional outer skin layer reconstructed from his own skin cells.
Meningococcal B vax should be required for all children
11 November, 2017Children under five years old, Indigenous children under 10 and all adolescents aged 15–19 are contracting the disease much more often than others.
Study: 40% of healthcare professionals work while sick
09 November, 2017Healthcare professionals are among the most likely to work when sick. Despite the best intentions, it's not a good idea.
Golden staph more prevalent in community than hospital
03 November, 2017Infection control efforts need to spread from the hospital to the community
Meet Tristel's extended family of infection prevention products
01 November, 2017Since 2011, the Tristel Trio Wipes System has been pioneering best infection prevention practice in Australia.
Miele's PG85 Washer-Disinfectors: The perfect solution for reprocessing ward utensils in hospitals and surgeries
31 October, 2017The washer-disinfectors from Miele Professional convince with a high cleaning performance and load capacity.
Enjoy working overseas — safely
24 October, 2017 by Laini BennettWorking abroad can be a rewarding experience, but for health practitioners it can mean exposure to diseases not encountered locally. So how do you protect yourself and your team?
Self-disinfecting doorknobs fight microbial infection
18 October, 2017A textile that disinfects hands when touched reduces bacteria by more than 90%, and has multiple applications.
Register now for ACIPC 2017, 20 – 22 November 2017, Canberra ACT
15 October, 2017The ACIPC International Conference is Australasia's pre-eminent conference for Infection Prevention & Control professionals.
Hospital Disinfection: Reducing HAI rates
11 October, 2017 by Ivan Obreza, Senior Clinical Advisor, Diversey Australia & New ZealandEnvironmental cleaning and disinfection is a unique challenge.
Surgical masks provide insufficient protection
14 September, 2017A new study turns upside down long-held beliefs on infection control.
Pregnant first-time mums uncertain about vaccinations
11 September, 2017There is no mandated time point in Australia to discuss childhood vaccination with expectant parents.
Response to public health warnings key to preventing epidemics
07 September, 2017 by Dr Katherine Faull*We should remain aware and vigilant in our behaviours and responses to public health warnings and guidelines.
Managing influenza outbreaks in aged-care facilities
29 August, 2017 by Leng Boonwaat*A guide to protecting vulnerable residents from the flu.
How ready are you for mandatory respiratory protection?
28 August, 2017 by Cathryn MurphyThe ways infectious diseases are spread are complex and some infection control experts are questioning the current paradigm that dictates the selection of personal protective equipment (PPE).
