July 11th: Pilot study of “Beat the Bugs” community education course on hygiene & antibiotics
Beat the Bugs (available from www.e-Bug.eu/Beat-The-Bugs) is designed to target hard-to-reach groups in the community including vulnerable adults, young parents, guides, scouts etc, to increase awareness and change behaviour around hygiene, self-car
June 26th: Evaluation of hospital-grade disinfectants on viral deposition on surfaces after toilet flushing
The aim of this study was to quantify viral contamination of surfaces in restrooms after flushing and the impact of disinfectants added to the toilet bowl prior to flushing on reducing surface contamination.
June 25th: Spreading Viruses in the Grocery Store via Reusable Grocery Bags
Reusable grocery bags (RGBs) are a common commodity these days but a recent study sheds light on the potential for contaminated RGBs to spread viruses to surfaces within a public grocery store.. The virus is a major concern in the food production, service and grocery retail industries.
May 29th: Campylobacter: Facts and Prevention Strategies
RSPH have launched this new e learning programme today. The programme is worthwhile for anyone with a desire to learn more about Campylobacter, and is particularly useful for Environmental Health Officers.
May 28th: Using disinfectants on high frequency touch surfaces could reduce spread of infections and drug resistant bacteria in hospital settings
This new study evaluates whether daily use of a peracetic acid/hydrogen peroxide pre-impregnated wipe in place of the existing standard practice (detergent cleaning with cloth soaked in a bucket containing 1,000 ppm chlorine) led to a significant reduction in microbial contaminants on high freque
