Viral illnesses have been on the rise this winter across the U.S., with norovirus – or stomach bug – infections nearly doubling from a year ago. Nursing ...

Intervention models checked against electronic medical record data show ways to help improve infection control practices and ...

In defining competence, the authors state that, “competency is not determined by any single achievement or factor alone, but ...

Norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea, and symptoms tend to come on quickly and typically last 24-36 hours, according to Michelle Barron, senior medical director of infection prevention and ...

The most common sign of an ear infection is an earache. It can be either a sharp, sudden pain or a dull discomfort that just doesn't go away. You can have it in one or both of your ears.

What Is a Pinworm Infection? A pinworm infection is an intestinal illness that's very common in elementary school-aged children. Pinworms are small, thin, pin-shaped worms that sometimes live in ...

Cases of norovirus, a contagious infection causing vomiting and diarrhea, have increased this season, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC reported 91 cases of ...

The Infection Prevention and Control Guide for Homelessness Service Settings provides information and recommendations for homelessness service providers, leaders and workers on infection prevention ...

Public Health England (now UK Health Security Agency) This second update provides systematically developed, evidence-based broad statements (principles ... planning in partnership with local infection ...