A new guideline for nursing homes aims to reduce the spread of infections and the rise of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" while still encouraging social interaction.

Updated recommendations to reduce infections in nursing homes call for dedicated infection prevention roles, better staff training, vaccination support and collaboration with hospital.

A fast-spreading H3N2 flu strain is driving an unusually intense early season in the U.S., with millions of illnesses and ...

A new guideline backed by five national professional societies outlines steps nursing homes can take to reduce infections and protect residents. The recommendations were recently published in the ...

The number of flu patients in hospital in England has risen by 18%, following a 55% increase the week before. Other UK-wide ...

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NHS staff at some Greater Manchester hospitals have been told to wear face masks to help stop the spread of viruses. Health bosses have asked local NHS providers to review their infection-prevention ...

Court filings in Florida show patients staying in recovery houses and hotels have died or suffered untreated complications, ...

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San José Democrat Zoe Lofgren joined a chorus of experts decrying the controversial vaccine trial after the administration ...