Understanding the Decline in Child Vaccination Coverage in the United States: An Analysis of CDC’s Recent Report

In a recent report issued on March 26th, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) analyzed U.S. child vaccination coverage up until the age of two years. The study revealed that the vaccination rates amongst children born between 2021 and 2022 were comparably similar to those born in 2019-2020. However, what stood out from…

March 31, 2026

Infection Prevention News

CDC Concludes Infant Botulism Outbreak Connected to ByHeart Formula: A Detailed Overview

In an announcement made on February 26, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has officially declared an end to the infant botulism outbreak linked to ByHeart formula products. Over the course of the outbreak, 48 infants suffered botulism poisoning. Thankfully, no new cases have been reported since the conclusion of 2023. Investigations and…

March 6, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Decoding the CDC’s Annual Report: Significant Declines in Healthcare-Associated Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently published their annual progress report on healthcare-associated infections on January 29th. The report indicates substantial decreases in hospital-related infections in the year gone by. The salient findings of the report include a significant 11% decrease in hospital-onset Clostridioides difficile, commonly known as C. difficile, infection.…

February 11, 2026

Infection Prevention News

The ‘Perfect Storm’: Unraveling the Record-Setting Surge in Flu Hospitalizations in Colorado

The United States, and Colorado in particular, have been under siege by an uncharacteristically harsh flu season, with unprecedented hospital admissions being recorded. The global and local flu outbreak scenario for the 2025–26 season began displaying a startling trend early on, registering an overwhelming influx of patients – both adults and children - to hospitals…

January 20, 2026

Infection Prevention News

The Dominance of a Mutant Influenza Strain: An Analysis of This Year’s Flu Epidemic

This year's respiratory virus season witnesses a surge in the cases induced by a mutated version of an influenza A strain. The CDC's latest FluView report indicates more than half of the states in the country reporting 'high' or 'very high' levels of flu-like illnesses for the week ending Dec. 20. It is anticipated that…

January 8, 2026

Infection Prevention News

Tennessee Faces Mounting Threat from Drug-Resistant Fungus, Candida auris: Strategies for Infection Control in the Spotlight

In 2025, the state of Tennessee reported a significant health menace, with officials confirming as many as 189 clinical cases of the drug-resistant Candida auris fungus. The fungus, first identified in the United States in 2016, has gained notoriety for its robust multidrug resistance and its ability to persist on surfaces within healthcare settings such…

January 8, 2026

Infection Prevention News

San Joaquin General Hospital Recognized for Superior Maternity Care and Zero Catheter-Associated UTI Rate

San Joaquin General Hospital, located in Stockton, has been distinguished with a high-performing grade in maternity care by the eminent U.S. News & World Report. More so, the medical center has achieved an admirable score of zero in catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) rate by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The respected healthcare…

January 5, 2026

Infection Prevention News

CDC Revamps Guidelines for Hepatitis B Vaccine Administration in Infants

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has revealed new modifications to its approach for Hepatitis B vaccination in newborns, a course set forth on December 16th. The revised guidelines concern infants born to mothers who have tested negative for Hepatitis B, enabling personalized decision-making for parents on whether to administer the vaccine at…

December 30, 2025

Infection Prevention News

APIC Expresses Concern over Recent CDC Staff Reductions and Impact on Infection Prevention

The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) is sounding the alarm about recent reductions in workforce implemented at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This includes the dismissal of members belonging to the Global Health Center, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, and the Epidemic Intelligence Service, entities that…

October 15, 2025

Infection Prevention News

Trending Downward: An Investigation into the Decline of COVID-19 Infections in Nevada Hospitals

A sharp downturn in COVID-19 infections in Nevada was observed in September 2025, prompting cautious optimism in the healthcare sector. The state's hospitals, since April 2024, have ceased sending COVID infection data directly to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nonetheless, a well-informed evaluation of the CDC's epidemic monitor, as of September 23,…

October 9, 2025

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