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Phil and Jon gave an interactive session on the “Future of Surface Disinfection” at the recent Knowlex Infection Prevention & Control Conference. We’re delighted to say that the recording is available here! youtu.be/Yl05V9j7AjI

We're just launched a new Insight Webinar for next Friday: "Invasive meningococcal disease: situation update and IPC implications" with @jonotter @880e1cf6-0e66-4ce3-9534-eadf2d5ded15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/24668bff…

The recording of our latest Journal Club is now available "Hospital onset bacteraemia: time for a new quality" metrichttps://youtu.be/6NwQqedN9Kc

Join us for our next Insight Webinar with @KezHolden all about healthcare inequalities and IPC. Weds 15th April 2026, register here: @880e1cf6-0e66-4ce3-9534-eadf2d5ded15" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/e8983018…

Great new post by @philnorville all about hospital-onset bacteraemia and surveillance ipcpartners.org/blog/hospital-…

Brilliant Insight Webinar today about water hygiene by Dr Jessica Martin - here's the recording ICYMI: youtu.be/Ck4U4y5EOOM

Interesting blog by @philnorville about drinking water safety in haematology units ipcpartners.org/blog/drinking-…

Many babies are born with birth defects, which can affect their health and development. Some may be identified before birth, while others are diagnosed once the baby is born. With the right care and support, many children with these conditions can lead healthy lives. This World Birth Defects Day, we’re committed to raising awareness and sharing resources for education. CDC works year-round to identify risk factors for birth defects in order to support healthy pregnancies and improve care for people living with these conditions. Learn more by visiting: bit.ly/4ab9AbZ #EveryJourneyMatters

On #WorldHearingDay 👂, Anna shares simple tips on how to communicate with someone who is deaf or has hearing loss. By facing each other, speaking clearly, reducing background noise and using visual cues, we can make conversations more inclusive and accessible.

Strategies to Mitigate Infection Risk in Patients Receiving Complement Inhibitor Therapy ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4rIzADx

The Welsh branch of the IPS has it’s annual conference shaping the future of safe care 19 March 2026 at Glamorgan county cricket club Cardiff. Provides an opportunity to network with IPC colleagues and experts. Visit ips.uk.net/events-calendar @IPS_Infection

Check out this blog that @jonotter wrote about going "water-lite" ipcpartners.org/blog/it-is-tim… But what should we call the strategy to reduce patient exposure to tap water??

.@WHO is concerned by the grave risks to people's health from the conflict that is expanding across the Middle East.  The threat of nuclear facilities being impacted is especially worrying. All must be done to reduce any nuclear safety risk, which may affect people in the region. Peace, as always, is the best medicine.

More Than a Message: Death by a 1000 “Chats” ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/401zRFv

Parents: Milestones matter! 👶📱 Track your child’s development from 2 months to 5 years with CDC’s FREE Milestone Tracker app 🧠✨ Use illustrated checklists, photos, and videos to track how your child plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves—plus get tips to support development and learn when to talk with a doctor. Download on iOS & Android and try it today! cdc.gov/MilestoneTrack…

The 4 most common #OralHealth conditions are: 🦷 tooth decay 🦷 gum disease 🦷 tooth loss 🦷 oral cancers Fortunately, most cases are preventable and can be treated in their early stages.

Overview of 2025 Clinical Practice Guideline Update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America on Group A Streptococcal (GAS) Pharyngitis: Risk assessment using clinical scoring systems in children and adults ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4aXekTm

Got research, innovation or quality improvement work to share? Abstract submissions are now open for #IP2026 conference in Leeds this September! 📅 Submit by 25 May 2026 🎤 Oral & poster opportunities 🏆 Awards for best presentations millbrook-events.co.uk/event/IP2026/a…

If you notice the symptoms of a heart attack in yourself or someone else, call 9-1-1 immediately. Find out more about preventing a #heartattack: bit.ly/4qHsXA2 #hearthealthmonth

Not all violence leaves a mark. Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter self-worth and mental health. 👀 Learn the signs 📊 Support better data ❤️‍🩹 Believe survivors 🗣️ Speak up: it is never “just words” There’s no excuse for violence. Let’s end the silence. Open the door to emotional and mental-well-being

Uncovering household tuberculosis infection testing and care patterns using a novel bioinformatics linkage strategy ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/4rZOhSy