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International Infection Prevention Week 2024: Raising Awareness on Infection Control
International Infection Prevention Week (IIPW) plays a crucial role in emphasizing the need for effective infection control and raising awareness about major health concerns, such as antibiotic resistance, which is responsible for more than 23,000 deaths each year in the U.S.
The initiative promotes vital preventive practices like proper hand hygiene and the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
It also shines a light on the indispensable work of infection preventionists, who are on the front lines of safeguarding public health and limiting the spread of infections.