Measles cases on the rise around the world, in the US. Duke & UNC doctors on staying safe
“This is a disease that picks out unvaccinated children,” said Dr. Michael Smith, an infectious disease specialist at Duke University.
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“This is a disease that picks out unvaccinated children,” said Dr. Michael Smith, an infectious disease specialist at Duke University.
<p>A new <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajic.2023.10.010">study</a> published today in the <em>American Journal of Infection Control</em> (AJIC), based on a survey of healthcare professionals conducted during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests that new efforts may be needed to strengthen infection prevention precautions and protect staff members at the highest risk of exposure to dangerous pathogens. This is believed to be the first study of pandemic-era infection precautions to include a broad variety of healthcare jobs. Researchers found...
Dr. David J. Weber of UNC Health and Robin Lee of housekeeping will be honored at the University Day ceremony on Oct. 12.
Themed “Service to Our State,” this year’s event features a panel discussion, awards and food trucks.
While we’re talking vaccines this fall, this is what you should know about getting vaccinated against shingles.