National Nurses United (NNU), the biggest union of registered nurses across the United States, proudly announces that its chief industrial hygienist, Jane Thomason, has been invited to join the influential Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee (HICPAC) workgroup, functioning under the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This inclusion represents a significant milestone in…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently released an influential new report on the understanding of respiratory infections, such as COVID-19, influenza, and measles. This revelation, catalyzed by issues emerging from the ongoing pandemic, is the culmination of two years of thorough examination by around 50 experts from diverse fields like virology, epidemiology, aerosol science,…
A study published recently in Emerging Infectious Diseases revealed that blastomycosis, a rare and potentially fatal fungal disease, might have far-reaching endemic locations than previously recognized. Blastomycosis is caused by an environmental fungus called Blastomyces, commonly found in damp soil and decomposing organic materials. Though most individuals exposed to its spores don't fall ill, the…
Public health officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued an advisory to clinicians highlighting reports of errors in the administration of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccines in young children and pregnant women. This call for increased vigilance follows the recent approval of two new adult RSV vaccines and nirsevimab (Beyfortus),…
The world of healthcare undergoes constant evolution in response to medical advancements, regulatory changes, and shifting social attitudes. Entities such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), established in 1946, have been a beacon for professionals in the industry, guiding them with standards and protocols designed to safeguard the health of the American…