Prevention

The Infection Control Today^® prevention page contains news and information on the latest updates on all facets of infection prevention. From vaccinations and immunizations to controlling air and water flow in a health care system, preventing infections falls not only on the infection prevention staff, but on all who interact within the hospital, from environmental services teams to those planning and building new construction.

Roche Expands Cyclospora PCR Testing Portfolio to Support Ongoing US Outbreak Response

August 07, 2026

Roche has introduced 2 new research-use PCR assays for Cyclospora cayetanensis, expanding laboratory testing options as public health officials continue to respond to one of the largest Cyclospora outbreaks in US history.

Lead Apron Safety Requires Collaboration Across Infection Prevention, OR, and Radiology Teams

August 07, 2026

Reusable lead aprons and thyroid collars are used daily throughout hospitals, but often fall outside standardized cleaning protocols. Infection prevention and perioperative experts discuss contamination risks, ATP testing, operational barriers, and the need for multidisciplinary collaboration to strengthen environmental hygiene and reduce the risk of HAIs.

How Claryx Uses Genomics to Help Infection Prevention Teams Find Outbreaks Faster

August 06, 2026

Claryx has emerged from stealth with funding and a genomic surveillance platform designed to help hospitals identify hidden transmission chains, trace infection sources, and intervene before outbreaks grow.

Next-Generation Mpox Vaccine Shows Promise for Durable Protection and Future Outbreak Preparedness

August 05, 2026

Sina Bavari, PhD, discusses promising preclinical findings for the investigational TNX-801 vaccine, emerging mpox variants, durable immunity, and why infection preventionists should continue preparing for future outbreaks.

Burnout to Balance: How Mentorship Helped One Infection Preventionist Reclaim Her Purpose

August 05, 2026

After experiencing severe professional burnout, an infection preventionist found renewed purpose by mentoring others, seeking mentorship herself, and rebuilding connection, confidence, and commitment to her career.

Could Outsourcing Lead Garment Management Improve Infection Prevention?

August 05, 2026

Can We Prepare for the Next Pandemic Without Studying Dangerous Pathogens? Experts Question New Gain-of-Function Policy

August 04, 2026

Federal officials say new gain-of-function restrictions will improve biosecurity, but infectious disease experts warn limiting carefully regulated research could weaken preparedness for future outbreaks and emerging public health threats.

Back-to-School Infection Prevention: Evidence-Based Strategies to Keep K–12 Students Healthy

August 04, 2026

Evidence-based guidance outlines practical strategies for preventing infectious disease outbreaks in K–12 schools through hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, ventilation, illness monitoring, vaccination, and food safety.

Cyclospora First Deaths: Expert Explains Why Cases Are So Difficult to Trace and What Infection Preventionists Should Know

August 03, 2026

Following the first reported deaths linked to the Cyclospora outbreak, epidemiologist Tyler Smith, PhD, explains why investigations are so challenging and how infection preventionists can strengthen surveillance and prevention.

How Infection Preventionists Can Build the Case for Cleaner Lead Aprons Using ATP Data and Patient Safety

August 03, 2026

Experts say ATP testing, quality improvement projects, and personal patient stories can help infection preventionists secure leadership support for standardized lead apron cleaning and stronger environmental hygiene practices.