The UK will become the first country in the world to roll out a national vaccination programme against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), protecting infants & older people from becoming seriously ill. RSV accounts for 39,000 hospitalisations each year.
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If you're pregnant, help protect your baby from whooping cough by getting vaccinated – ideally from 16 - 32 weeks pregnant.
Immunity from the vaccine passes to your baby protecting them until they are old enough to be vaccinated at 8 weeks old.
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Happy Nurses day.
I'm privileged to work with and have worked with some of the most amazing nurses across my career. I am grateful for each and everyone of you.
#MidlandsIPC teams, you are amazing!
"He didn't even seem that sick when he was first admitted...It all went downhill so quickly."
At 3 weeks old Catherine Hughes' son Riley was admitted to hospital with #Whoopingcough. #Pertussis
Read Riley's story here: bit.ly/4bytGwe
Take time to reflect today on Hand Hygiene as part of your actions to support World Hand Hygiene Day.
🤔Why is sharing knowledge about hand hygiene still so important? Because it helps stop the spread of harmful germs. #cleansafecare#WHHD2024
.@WHO World #HandHygieneDay brings people together to advocate for hand hygiene at the point of care, to reduce healthcare-associated infections and safer, quality health care for all 🙌
Read the annoucement and get your poster here: ow.ly/2lhh50RvOHi
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
#MidlandsIPC teams have you thanked an IPC practitioners today??
Let's thank those who dedicate their careers to preventing infections and keeping our patients safe!!!
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