What is ventilator-associated pneumonia?
Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of lung infection that occurs in people who are on mechanical ventilation breathing machines in hospitals.
Virus & Infection
Don’t neglect any tiny virus, let alone the epidemic. Come here to learn about the latest source of infection.
How dirty are your gadgets?
How Dirty are your Gadgets? The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the issue of personal hygiene into sharp focus.
What is CAUTI and why if you use a urinary catheter, you have an increased risk of contracting it.
It is estimated that about 75% of urinary tract infections are associated with the use of a urinary catheter.
What are Healthcare-Associated Infections?
Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are infections acquired while hospitalized, and generally occur 48 hours after admittance.
What are surgical site infections
A surgical site infection (SSI) is an infection that occurs on the part of the body where the surgery was performed.
Preventing nosocomial infections.
Nosocomial infections, also known as “healthcare-associated infections (“HAIs”)” often refer to infections people get as they receive health care for another condition in any healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities
Are Children at lower risk of getting COVID-19 than adults?
Most children infected with COVID-19 have mild or no symptoms and are less likely to be hospitalized than adults. Nevertheless, children are not immune to COVID-19. In fact, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the number of COVID-19 cases in children has reportedly multiplied since the onset of the pandemic, accounting for nearly 27% of all cases reported for the week ending September 30.
Benefits of children wearing masks in school during the COVID-19 pandemic
What are the benefits of children wearing face masks? Should children wear face masks? There is currently no COVID vaccine available for children under 12. Masks should still be used to protect children under 12. For parents, if your children have not been vaccinated, you should still choose to wear a mask. Children under 2 years of age should not be wearing face masks
Can I travel after I’ve been vaccinated? Is it safe to fly during COVID-19?
Is it safe to travel during the COVID-19 pandemic due to the fact that there is no common symptom for it? There is a possibility that the virus may cause a common illness like cough and flu but the illness is said to last longer. Therefore, you cannot be sure if you have the illness or not. It is best to ask questions before you travel to another place.
How long does COVID-19 survive in the air and on surfaces? 2 factors you should know.
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, a new coronavirus began circulating in humans. This virus, called SARS-CoV-2.
SARS-CoV-2 can spread easily from person to person. It is mainly spread by inhaling tiny droplets released when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes, large droplets can also land on surfaces.