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When you think of an extreme outbreak, Ebola, Zika, measles, come to mind, diseases that plague the news (no pun intended). Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is our newest concern, and as conditions evolve, each day brings new information. In this episode, we will review the current state of COVID-19, the supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) and important preventative measures to be taken b...

Think all bugs are scary? Just like Dorothy's journey through Oz, you will learn how bad (or good!) these bugs really are and better understand how to fight them when necessary. Lynn Slonim Fine PhD, MPH, CIC, FAPIC is an Infection Preventionist at the University of Rochester Medical School in Rochester, NY. Lynn has worked in Infection Prevention for over 15 years and has been certified in Infect...

If there's something strange in your neighborhood, like an outbreak of norovirus, do you know how it gets investigated? Listen in to hear how public health officials serve as disease detectives to keep communities and populations safe. Lisa Guli, MPH, is a Program Epidemiologist for the Arlington County Public Health Division. She has over 15 years of experience working in domestic and internation...

No one likes being in the hospital, but it's even scarier when it feels like a second home. Listen to this personal account of how one mother navigated the health system to protect her child from infections following a tragic accident that required repeated lengthy hospital stays. Hosted by: Hannah Andrews and Silvia Quevedo

So what exactly is antimicrobial resistance and why should you care? Hint: it's not just about giving chickens antibiotics. Join us while we shed some light on what causes resistance, where it stands today, and how you can protect your future self by understanding when or when not to ask for antibiotics. Marc-Oliver Wright, MT (ASCP), MS, CIC, FAPIC is an infection preventionist at the University...

Vaccines have become a hot topic, and that doesn't appear to be changing any time soon. In this episode, we dispel many circulating myths about vaccines and share the benefits of vaccines not just for the vaccinated, but those around them. Patricia (Patsy) Stinchfield, MS, CPNP, CIC is a board certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with over 30 years in Infectious Diseases who specializes in vacci...

Join us while we talk to infection preventionists to learn the facts about infection prevention, the truth about some common myths, and tips to keeping yourself and the people around you safe. Brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.