Representing professionals from across the healthcare spectrum dedicated to excellence in infection prevention and control.
Ontario, Canada
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Did you know? Rabies is 100% preventable — but once symptoms appear, it's almost always fatal.
👉 Swipe through for key facts and prevention tips!
Let’s raise awareness, take action, and stop rabies before it starts.
#StopRabies #InfectionControl #IPAC #RabiesAwareness
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Explore our new Indigenous Health webpage! This page provides access to PHO’s resources related to Indigenous health, reflecting our ongoing commitment to learning, respectful partnership and action.
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ALT Indigenous parents and their three children spend time at home.
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Renovating? Doing yard work? Make sure your tetanus immunization is up to date! | Read our factsheet | Tetanus: What you need to know | immunize.ca/sites/default/fi… #tetanus #VaccinesWork #GetImmunized
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Ticks use a special "cement" to anchor themselves into your skin. That's why simply brushing them off doesn't work! Removing a tick requires a deliberate pull. Learn the best way to remove ticks to prevent diseases from the germs they can carry: bit.ly/49jNnYI.
ALT A person pulls an attached tick from their arm. Text reads “Don’t let ticks be clingy.” The CDC logo is included.
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#WashYourHands to Help Prevent Disease: Proper handwashing puts the power of prevention in our own hands!
Learn more about how to help spread the word … not disease: ow.ly/qUXj50RvkGK via #NFIDBlog @APIC @CDCgov @WHO
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Today is #WorldHandHygieneDay! Sharing knowledge about hand hygiene and #IPAC is still so important because it is ultimately a very effective way to stop the spread of harmful germs in healthcare and saves millions of lives every year.
Learn more: ow.ly/McKX50Rv41l
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April 14-20th is National Medical Laboratory Week! Thank you to all the lab workers for your contribution to #IPAC and #PatientSafety
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Don't miss out! Early bird pricing only applies through May 15th for the #IPAC2024 Hybrid conference in St. John's, Newfoundland & Labrador!
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Today marks the start of Canadian National Public Health week -a time to recognize the contributions of public health and highlight issues that are important to improving our health and well-being #PublicHealth #IPAC
Learn more: cpha.ca/cphw
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Happy International Infection Preventionist Day! #InternationalIPDay is our chance to honor their dedication to preventing the spread of infections. This IP Day make sure an IP in your life knows how much you appreciate them! #WeLoveOurIPs
Learn more: bit.ly/IPDay2024
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Statement from the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada Update on Measles and Risk to Canadians: canada.ca/en/public-health/n…
#Measles #VaccinesWork
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#Measles continues to spread in many parts of the world.
If you are planning to travel this #MarchBreak, get the best protection for you and your loved ones by staying up-to-date with your measles vaccine.
Learn more: toronto.ca/community-people/…
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(1/3) Our newly updated resource, outlines considerations and information to assist with timely identification and management of individuals suspected to have measles, which is particularly relevant given the rise of measles cases globally.
ALT Measles. A person scratches their upper arm with one hand due to the numerous red spots.
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Media Release | Niagara Region - March 04, 2024
Residents are encouraged to ensure up-to-date measles immunization
View the full media release at createsend.com/t/t-773C005C6…
ALT Residents are encouraged to ensure up-to-date measles immunization NIAGARA REGION, March 04, 2024 – With the number of measles cases increasing globally and travel expected during March break, Niagara Region Public Health encourages all residents to ensure they are fully vaccinated against measles and seek vaccine if not. View the full media release at niagararegion.ca/news
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A reminder that we are accepting applications for our 2024 online Essentials in Infection Prevention and Control courses - Accelerated Course due March 18th, Regular Program due July 14th!
For more information: ipac-canada.org/ipac-canada-…
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Dr. Karim Ali, Medical Director of Infection, Prevention and Control shares some invaluable insights on keeping healthy this holiday season❄️Watch more on @YourTVNiagara:
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Who should be screened for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacterales and when? A systematic review #IPAC #Surveillance ow.ly/yGNE50Qkclq