COVID-19 has not affected children as frequently or as severely as adults, but many parents may be anxious to know more about how the disease could affect their children. There may be questions about what symptoms to watch out for, how easily a child could pass an infection to another person, and other areas of concern.
Honoring Healthcare Workers and Patients in Underserved Communities During National Health Center Week 2020
Community Health Centers serve as a beacon of strength, service, and care in their communities, providing nearly 30 million underserved patients with access to comprehensive, primary and preventive care.
COVID-19 Pandemic Presents Opportunities for Formal Integration of Antimicrobial Stewardship & Infection Prevention Programs
A 2018 paper jointly published by three leading infectious disease organizations (APIC, SHEA, and SIDP) stated that infection prevention and control and antibiotic stewardship programs are inextricably linked.
USDA FSIS Announces Expansion of STEC Testing of Raw Beef Products
STEC causes disease by producing the Shiga toxin, which can cause severe damage to the lining of the intestine and to other target organs, such as the kidneys.
The Value of Diagnostics in Combatting Antimicrobial Resistance – A Public Health Problem
At this year’s World Anti-Microbial Resistance Congress, Dr. Tristan Timbrook delivered a...
Lindsay Denny Discusses the Critical Role of WASH in Preventing Infectious Diseases and Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance
WASH, which stands for water, sanitation, and hygiene, are basic...