The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) joined hands with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) to hold a Measles Summit in San Diego on May 7-8, 2026. The summit facilitated the convergence of 15 leading medical and professional bodies aimed at closely investigating the devastating rise in measles cases and the critical need…
In the world of dentistry, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) serves a purpose far beyond being just a matter of regulation, it is a prerequisite for safety and it plays a pivotal role in delineating a safe working day from a preventable exposure or injury. Dental professionals rely on PPE for safeguarding themselves, their colleagues, and…
Jacie Volkman, Executive Director of Infection Prevention at Prisma Health, emphasizes the centrality of preventive measures to maintain the safety of their healthcare facilities. This proactive approach is essential to furnishing a secure environment for patients to continue receiving superior healthcare. Prisma Health could potentially consider exceptions, particularly in life's final hours. The organization typically…
In view of the steady rise of influenza cases in South Carolina, Prisma Health has declared temporary visitation restrictions at its statewide hospitals. Starting from December 30, visitors aged 15 and under will not be permitted access to visit hospitalized patients at Prisma's premises.
Taking into account the geographical influence, Prisma maintains a significant health presence,…
With the unpredictability always inherent in flu season, the current year poses additional challenges. Factors such as the emergence of a new, more aggressive flu strain, the dip in vaccination rates, and the presence of other diseases increase the complexity of the situation. With these considerations in mind, hospitals are gearing up to handle higher…
The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report has recently disseminated updated guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) concerning postexposure prophylaxis and treatment of the tickborne disease tularemia. Acutely rare but nonetheless severe, tularemia infects a handful of Americans each year. Yet, due to the disease's potential for bioterrorism usage, healthcare providers…
Wolters Kluwer, a known world leader in the provision of information, software solutions, and services for professionals across various sectors, including healthcare, is shedding light on an increasingly significant issue: measles. As one of the world's most infectious diseases, measles can infect up to 90% of vulnerable individuals who have extensive contact with an infected…
The resurgence of measles, a disease considered eradicated decades ago, has necessitated enhanced training programs for healthcare workers in New Orleans hospitals. With the uprising of hundreds of confirmed cases across the U.S., including two in Louisiana, the medical community is making concerted efforts to educate and prepare their workforce to effectively recognize and combat…
Unvaccinated Individuals Reveal Microcosm of Potential Measles Outbreak Risk in New Jersey Hospitals
Public health officials in New Jersey have traced at least two new measles cases back to an unvaccinated patient from Bergen County. This individual may have unintentionally exposed numerous patients and health care workers to this contagious disease across two hospitals and an urgent care center earlier this month. The two newly diagnosed carriers of…