Prevention

William Schaffner, MD, discusses efforts to develop a universal flu vaccine.

In the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Emerging Infectious Disease journal, investigators have written several articles focused on these 2 components, that, if done poorly, can truly hinder or hasten an outbreak.

Here is a list of our top 5 viral infectious disease news stories from 2017; Did you read them all?

In a recent Association of Health Care Journalists webcast, 2 experts discussed the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance, and highlighted current and emerging strategies to reduce this major public health threat.

We break down our top HIV news stories of 2017. Did you read them all?

Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA, stresses that a collaborative effort is needed to control C. difficile in hospitals.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top five infectious disease articles from this past week.

Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses the process for developing a vaccine.

We’ve compiled the best ways to fight back against colds and flu viruses this holiday season.

The Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration released a report that sheds light on the types of food that contribute to food-borne illness.

A new study conducted by University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston investigators finds that male virgins can still acquire HPV, underscoring the need for vaccination.

Edmond Hooker, MD, DrPH, explains how regulatory agencies are “turning a blind eye” to an important issue experienced in hospitals everywhere.

The first step in global health security is prevention, but how does it work against a diverse range of threats?

More states are reporting widespread flu activity as CDC researchers up their annual estimate of flu deaths around the world.

The FDA issues a final rule on the safety and effectiveness of certain active ingredients in over-the-counter health care antiseptic products.

William Schaffner, MD, explains the strengths and weaknesses of the flu vaccine.

One intensive care unit utilized advanced infection control efforts to tackle an outbreak and won.

Individuals with an egg allergy do not need to avoid the annual flu shot.

The Infectious Diseases Society of America’s (IDSA) decision not to endorse the 2016 Surviving Sepsis Campaign Guidelines comes from disagreement on the diagnosis and management of the microbial etiology of the disease.

A surprising source of this opportunistic pathogen was found through environmental testing.

Daniel Diekema, MD, describes recent developments made in rapid and molecular diagnostic testing in the microbiology lab, and how these tests strengthen infection prevention efforts.

In case you missed them, we've compiled the top 5 articles from this past week.

In case you were wondering what to get the infectious disease (ID) pharmacist in your life for the upcoming holidays.

Hepatitis C is more curable than ever thanks to direct-acting antivirals, and now, a new study shows how expanded access to these drugs through Medicaid is helping more individuals get treated.

Richard Haupt, MD, MPH, discusses the different pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to develop a C. difficile vaccine.

Michael Edmond, MD, MPH, MPA, explains who is in charge of leading infection control programs in hospitals.

New CDC study yields higher estimate of seasonal flu-related deaths worldwide.

A new study from investigators at Drexel University revealed that if 25% of high-risk men who have sex with men appropriately used the pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), 3 out of every 10 HIV infections in this population could be prevented.

By making this information available the FDA hopes to help improve patient outcomes, better manage antibiotic use, and decrease antimicrobial resistance.

As new flu deaths are reported throughout the United States, a pair of studies highlights some of the strengths and weaknesses of the flu shot.