Locala IPC @LocalaIPC

Sharing information & advice with service users and colleagues to prevent and control infections. locala.org.uk Huddersfield, England Joined November 2015

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Amanda Gooch @amandagooch77

2 years ago

Exactly this: hand wash basins are for hand washing only. Not for anything else. Excellent article below.

Kerry Holden @KezHolden

2 years ago

Exactly this: hand wash basins are for hand washing only. Not for anything else. Excellent article below.

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Currently there are a higher number of norovirus cases than normal, particularly affecting those over 65. Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting. If you catch norovirus, it’s important to rest and have plenty of fluids. ➡️ nhs.uk/norovirus

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NHS @NHSuk

2 years ago

It's #TickBitePreventionWeek - do you know how to spot and remove a tick? Not all ticks in England carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. But it's still important to #BeTickAware and safely remove them as soon as possible, just in case. ➡️ nhs.uk/conditions/lym…

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NHS England @NHSEngland

3 years ago

Recent figures suggest flu hospitalisations in young children are nearly 20 times as high as last year — with this week showing 230 under-fives in hospital compared to 12 the same time last year. Find out more about the free flu nasal spray vaccine. nhs.uk/conditions/vac…

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NHS England @NHSEngland

3 years ago

Do the double for England this winter. If you are 50 or over, you’re eligible for a free flu vaccine and COVID-19 booster. Find out more. nhs.uk/wintervaccinat…

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UK Health Security Agency @UKHSA

3 years ago

#StrepA Our latest data shows that #ScarletFever cases continue to remain higher than we would typically see at this time of year. Read more: gov.uk/government/new…

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The UK Sepsis Trust @UKSepsisTrust

3 years ago

"Following your advice, I’ve started a recovery & wellbeing diary and it's been incredibly beneficial." - Joanna, sepsis survivor. Find out more about our range of FREE resources to support anyone affected by sepsis sepsistrust.org/get-support/su…

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END SEPSIS @EndSepsis

3 years ago

A common myth is that sepsis is an infection when in fact it's the body's extreme REACTION to an infection. Learn more about the signs & treatments of sepsis. endsepsis.org/what-is-sepsis/

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MTW Infection Prevention @MTWipc

3 years ago

#BugoftheMonth agree

Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology @ICHEJournal

3 years ago

#BugoftheMonth agree

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The UK Sepsis Trust @UKSepsisTrust

3 years ago

Do you know the signs for #sepsis in children? Swipe to learn the signs to look out for ➡️

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World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO

3 years ago

🆕 guidelines highlight: 🔸addressing structural barriers 🔸providing prioritized health services for key populations 🔸delivery of services such as virtual interventions 🔸role of peer navigators to guide members of key populations through health services bit.ly/3OEzDMx

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Locala IPC @LocalaIPC

3 years ago

@localaha1,

World Health Organization (WHO) @WHO

3 years ago

@localaha1,

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Hep C U Later @HepC_U_Later

3 years ago

Did you know that 95% of people who complete hep C treatment, successfully clear the virus? There are lots of benefits to treatment. If you think you are at risk, contact your local service for a quick, simple test. #HepCULater #WorldHepatitisDay #BeFreeOfHepC

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The John Snow Project @JohnSnowProject

3 years ago

Don't breathe it in. #COVIDisAirborne

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Ed Kuijper @EdKuijper2

3 years ago

New important knowledge on the bacterial microbiome..... nature.com/articles/s4146…

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Telegraph Life @TelegraphLife

3 years ago

❓Why Lyme disease is on the rise – and how to protect yourself If you think you’ve been bitten by an infected tick while enjoying a summer’s day, you must act swiftly Thread 🧵👇 telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness…

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AMR Insights @AmrInsights

3 years ago

We should not only consider the ethical use of antibiotics in humans and animals but also the ethical (ab)use of our environment. @AmrInsights #AntimicrobialResistance #amr

Infectious Diseases and Therapy @InfectDis_Ther

3 years ago

We should not only consider the ethical use of antibiotics in humans and animals but also the ethical (ab)use of our environment. @AmrInsights #AntimicrobialResistance #amr

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UKHSA North West @UKHSA_NorthWest

3 years ago

We're continuing to investigate cases of #monkeypox in England. Anyone with unusual rashes or lesions on any part of the body, especially their genitalia, should contact NHS 111 or call a sexual health service if they have concerns.

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The UK Sepsis Trust @UKSepsisTrust

3 years ago

Almost half of the 49 million worldwide cases of #sepsis each year occur among children, resulting in 2.9 million deaths, most of which could be prevented through early diagnosis and appropriate clinical management sepsistrust.org/about/about-se…