Infection Prevention & Control Team BTHFT

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Vaccinations help protect children from serious illnesses. If you’re unsure what’s due and when, the NHS has a simple guide for parents and carers 👇 ow.ly/hYOg50YkXaC

A blotchy, sometimes raised, rash is one of the signs of measles. It’s not usually itchy, and it can look different on different skin tones. 🧒🏼 🧒🏾 If you think you or your child has measles, contact your GP practice urgently or call NHS 111. 📞

Meningitis symptoms can develop quickly, so it’s important to act immediately if you spot them. More info ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/men…

Human Papillomavirus (#HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is the cause of almost all #CervicalCancer. WHO recommends 2 doses of HPV vaccine for all girls aged 9-14 years. #VaccinesWork @IARCWHO @EU_Health @myESMO @uicc @EuropeanCancer @cancerleagues

👶📢 Whooping cough earns its nickname, the ‘100-day cough,’ for a reason. Weeks of extreme coughing can lead to restless nights and even bruised ribs. Discover how to spot the signs and protect your little ones in our latest blog post. 👇 🔗ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2024/04/12/wha…

Sometimes known as 'winter vomiting bug', norovirus typically spreads at this time of year. Our blog explains what to do if you catch it and how to help stop the spread. 🤢 🔗ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/10/23/nor…

Last week at BRI, we celebrated IPC Week. We welcomed @UKHSA & @bradfordmdc Public Health Department to join our One Health approach alongside BTHFT staff initiatives. Thanks to all who made it a success! 💙 #IPCWeek #OneHealth

Another amazing moment at our IPC event! 🎉 The #PPEFashionShow 🧤 was a hit – proving that safety and style can go hand in hand. Huge thanks to everyone who made it a success! @BTHFT

A huge thank you to @BTHFTCharity for sponsoring hampers for our IPC event! 🤩

#IPCWeek2025 🦠 @BthftRadiology @bthftFitTesting

Celebrating IPC week 🥳 🦠 🧼 🤚🏼 thank you to all who participated in our event and made it a success! 🙌🏼 @UKHSA @BTHFT

Have you booked your free NHS COVID-19 vaccination? 💉💪 Check if you’re eligible and book online or via the NHS App now. 📅 🔗 nhs.uk/nhs-services/v…

Are you worried about #MRSA in the hospital you are being treated in? This #WorldMRSADay, we are sharing resources so you can learn more about the impact of this superbug, and what you can do to tackle it. 🦠Patient resources are free to download here: ow.ly/cTeW50TB11Y

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If you’re a healthcare worker, you could catch and spread flu to vulnerable patients. Protect yourself, your patients, and your colleagues this winter. Get your flu vaccination as soon as you’re offered it.

Our first PPE Donning/ Doffing training session was a success 🎉 Join our training sessions to master the correct way to put on and remove PPE. Protect yourself, protect others. #PPETraining #BTHFT #InfectionControl 🧤😷

The MenACWY vaccine helps protect against life-threatening illnesses like #Meningitis & #Sepsis. 💪 It's offered to teenagers in school, but can be given to eligible people up to the age of 25 for free if missed. Contact your GP practice to catch up nhs.uk/vaccinations/m…

The latest annual data shows there were 1,581 laboratory-confirmed cases of Lyme disease reported in 2024. If you're walking through grassy or wooded areas this summer, #BeTickAware and make sure you know how to avoid ticks and remove them if they bite 🌳🚶🪲