Quality Infection Prevention Solutions

09/02/2022

Check out resources for Monkeypox on APIC website to include screening tool, APIC webinars and National conference session and links to updated resources.

In 2022, monkeypox virus began spreading across several countries that don’t normally report monkeypox, including the U.S. As we continue to learn more about the spread of Monkeypox in the U.S., APIC will share resources to help infection preventionists in their practices. Please check back freque...

08/04/2022

How are you preparing for monkeypox at your facility?

Monkeypox Update: As of August 2, 25,391 confirmed or probable monkeypox cases have been identified in 83 countries, including 6,326 in the U.S. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3HmORDD

01/01/2022

09/14/2021

As COVID-19 vaccination wanes, Delta variant and increase vaccination breakthrough and now the Mu variant of interest many wonder what does the near future hold? What will another surge look like?

After the Delta surge subsides, another surge is expected, possibly from the Mu variant. If Mu completely escapes immunity from vaccines and past infections, we must resort to stringent public health strategies.

09/09/2021

COVID-19 cases are decreasing, but the overall level of community transmission in the United States remains high. The current 7-day average of daily new cases is 136,558. This is a 12.7% decrease from the previous 7-day period but still 1,076% higher than the lowest average observed in June 2021. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at helping prevent COVID-19, especially severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

If you aren’t vaccinated:

• Get vaccinated.
• Wear a mask over your nose & mouth.
• Stay at least 6 feet from others.
• Avoid crowds & poorly ventilated spaces.
• Wash your hands often.

Everyone—vaccinated or not—should wear a mask indoors in public areas with a substantial or high level of community transmission. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Hw1EZZ.

08/31/2021

"Current guidance for the use of COVID-19 vaccines indicates that these vaccines can be co-administered with other vaccines, including influenza vaccines."

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Issues Recommendations for 2021-22 Influenza Season Posted By: admin August 26, 2021 The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has issued its recommendations for the 2021-22 influenza season. As Grohskopf, et al. (2021) state, "Routine annua...

08/26/2021

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in more than half of U.S. states and territories, and the overall level of community transmission is high. The 7-day average of daily new cases is 142,006. This is a 2.8% increase from the previous 7-day period and 1,117.9% higher than the lowest average observed in June 2021.

Deaths from COVID-19 are also high and have been generally increasing since mid-July. The current 7-day average of daily new deaths is 864. This is an 11% increase from the previous 7-day period and 354.5% higher than the lowest average observed in July 2021.

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective at helping prevent COVID-19, especially severe illness, hospitalization, and death.

If you aren’t vaccinated:

✅ Get vaccinated.
😷 Wear a mask over your nose & mouth.
↔ Stay at least 6 feet from others.
🚫 Avoid crowds & poorly ventilated spaces.
🖐 Wash your hands often.

Everyone—vaccinated or not—should wear a mask indoors in public in areas with a substantial or high level of community transmission. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2Hw1EZZ.

08/24/2021

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) is a rare but serious condition that may develop in children and adolescents who have had COVID-19. Since May 2020, 4,404 cases of MIS-C in young people ages 0–20 have been reported to CDC, and 37 young people have died. CDC is monitoring cases of MIS-C across the United States to better understand the signs of the condition. View the data on CDC’s COVID Data Tracker: https://bit.ly/CDTmis-c.

08/23/2021

A significant milestone in public health have been reached with the first FDA approved COVID-19 vaccine.

FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, now marketed as Comirnaty, for the prevention of COVID-19 disease in individuals 16 years of age and older.

08/18/2021

The U.S. level of community transmission is high. COVID-19 cases are increasing in most parts of the country. The 7-day average of daily new cases is 130,121. This is 13.2% higher than the previous 7-day period, and 1,016.8% higher than the lowest daily average in June 2021. Take actions to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

If you aren’t vaccinated:

✅ Get vaccinated.
😷 Wear a mask over your nose & mouth.
↔ Stay at least 6 feet from others.
🚫 Avoid crowds & poorly ventilated spaces.
🖐 Wash your hands often.

Everyone—even vaccinated people—in areas with a substantial or high level of community transmission should wear a mask indoors in public. More: https://bit.ly/2Hw1EZZ

08/12/2021

08/11/2021

"This sharp turn has been driven in large part by the highly infectious Delta variant and low vaccination rates in many regions."

Getting transmission under control requires a community effort.

Wear your mask
Social Distance
Hand Hygiene
Surface Disinfection
Vaccinate

Be safe. Protect yourself, your family and your community. Do your part to flatten the curve.