Infectious Diseases
Overcoming obstacles to vaccination
More children are going unvaccinated these days. This article can help reverse this worrisome trend.
Take Note – September 2008
Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future In 2002, Johnson & Johnson launched the Campaign for Nursing’s Future to enhance the image of nursing,…
Seasonal influenza vaccination and the nurse
Seasonal influenza vaccination and the nurse We are about to enter the seasonal influenza vaccination year. There continues to be concern, and rightly so,…
Take Note – December 2007
Previous pneumonia vaccination reduces ICU admissions Among adults hospitalized for pneumonia, those who’ve been vaccinated against the disease are less likely than unvaccinated patients…
Best practices for seasonal influenza immunization
Seasonal influenza and influenza-related complications are the most frequent causes of death from a vaccine preventable disease in the United States. In 2006, the…
Blood-borne pathogen exposure injuries
Healthcare workers are exposed to blood-borne pathogens through contaminated needlesticks, sharps injuries, and mucous membrane exposures to infectious blood or body fluids of patients.…
Precautionary approach guides ANA’s thimerosal policy
ANA’s position statement on thimerosol-containing vaccines emphasizes a precautionary approach.
Mumps on the rebound
After decades of dormancy, mumps is back and could be making an appearacne soon at a clinic or hospital near you.
Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients
In the ever-escalating war between bacteria and human beings, some of the bugs are outsmarting us. Here’s what you need to know about antibiotic…
Overcoming obstacles to vaccination
More children are going unvaccinated these days. This article can help reverse this worrisome trend.
Take Note – September 2008
Johnson & Johnson’s Campaign for Nursing’s Future In 2002, Johnson & Johnson launched the Campaign for Nursing’s Future to enhance the image…
Seasonal influenza vaccination and the nurse
Seasonal influenza vaccination and the nurse We are about to enter the seasonal influenza vaccination year. There continues to be concern, and…
Take Note – December 2007
Previous pneumonia vaccination reduces ICU admissions Among adults hospitalized for pneumonia, those who’ve been vaccinated against the disease are less likely than…
Best practices for seasonal influenza immunization
Seasonal influenza and influenza-related complications are the most frequent causes of death from a vaccine preventable disease in the United States. In…
Blood-borne pathogen exposure injuries
Healthcare workers are exposed to blood-borne pathogens through contaminated needlesticks, sharps injuries, and mucous membrane exposures to infectious blood or body fluids…
Precautionary approach guides ANA’s thimerosal policy
ANA’s position statement on thimerosol-containing vaccines emphasizes a precautionary approach.
Mumps on the rebound
After decades of dormancy, mumps is back and could be making an appearacne soon at a clinic or hospital near you.
Using antibiotics effectively for acute-care patients
In the ever-escalating war between bacteria and human beings, some of the bugs are outsmarting us. Here’s what you need to know…