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Questions about how to best protect #LTC residents from respiratory infections? Join AMA and CDC on Jan. 27 at 1pm ET for the latest on illness recognition, testing, treatment, vaccination & infection control in long-term care settings. Register: bit.ly/Respiratory-Infection…
“Preventing & Responding to Respiratory Infections & Outbreaks In Long-Term Care. Tuesday, Jan 27th. Noon CT/1:00p ET”

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HCWs: Contact Precautions, including wearing gloves and a gown, are an important part of preventing C. diff infection in healthcare settings. If a patient has diarrhea without another clear cause, use contact precautions. cdc.gov/c-diff/hcp/clinical-…
Graphic illustration showing a healthcare professional wearing blue gloves and a yellow gown as they prepare for patient care on the right. Text on the left side of the image reads: 'Protect yourself and your patients from C. diff infection.' CDC logo in the bottom left and web address cdc.gov/c-diff appears in the middle

ALT Graphic illustration showing a healthcare professional wearing blue gloves and a yellow gown as they prepare for patient care on the right. Text on the left side of the image reads: 'Protect yourself and your patients from C. diff infection.' CDC logo in the bottom left and web address cdc.gov/c-diff appears in the middle

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REGISTER NOW: Don’t miss our next webinar with @amermedicalassn for the latest on preventing and responding to respiratory infections in long-term care settings. Register & submit your questions in advance: bit.ly/Respiratory-Infection…
"Preventing & Responding to Respiratory Infections & Outbreaks In Long-Term Care. Tuesday, Jan 27, Noon CT/ 1:00 ET. bit.ly/Respiratory-Infections-LTC"

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POV: You’re a healthcare worker who knows that smalls steps make the biggest difference. Every action—cleaning your hands, disinfecting surfaces, PPE use—helps protect your patients, coworkers, and yourself. Need a refresher? cdc.gov/project-firstline/hc…
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Finish the sentence! Infection control matters to me because ______. Your answer could remind other healthcare workers why their actions matter. Share your reasons in the comments!
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New year, same commitment to infection control! CDC Project Firstline offers quick, easy-to-use infection control training to empower your team all year long. Begin 2026 with knowledge that protects everyone: cdc.gov/project-firstline/hc…
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HCWs: Women who are pregnant or postpartum are at higher risk for #sepsis, the body’s extreme response to an infection. Follow IPC practices to reduce their risk. Check out our new fact sheet to learn how you can protect your patients: cdc.gov/sepsis/media/pdfs/CD… #GetAheadOfSepsis
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Happy holidays from Project Firstline! To all the healthcare workers who show up every day to protect patients & communities, thank you. Your dedication to infection control makes a difference all year round. Project Firstline has resources to support you: bit.ly/4sbdFFA
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Healthcare is full of places where germs live and spread, including on skin, surfaces, and equipment. Knowing where germs live & how they spread, can help you take action to prevent their spread. Equip your team with #InfectionControl knowledge: cdc.gov/project-firstline/hc…
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A deadly outbreak of fungal meningitis was linked to surgeries performed with contaminated epidural anesthesia in Matamoros, Mexico. HCPs should always follow infection prevention practices when using surgical equipment and medications. academic.oup.com/cid/advance…
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