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BT Convention Centre, Liverpool
19-21 November 2012
The 8th International Healthcare Infection Society (HIS) Conference and Federation of Infection Societies (FIS) annual conference
Website: www.hisconference.org.uk
Early bird registration rate closes after 10th September 2012
Abstract submission closes 21st September 2012

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infection A2Z hot link recommendations up to 17th January 2012
	Information for parents on preventing infections caused by Pseudomonas Following the recent outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa at the neonatal intensive care unit in the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital (RJMH), the Northern Ireland Health Minister has made a detailed statement to the Assembly on the course of the outbreak and the discovery of Pseudomonas bacteria in a number of taps in the intensive care area of the neonatal unit in the RJMH. The Public Health Agency (PHA) site has an information sheet available for parents on preventing infections caused by Pseudomonas. The PHA has played a key role in the provision of additional guidance on actions to be taken in neonatal units...

	Control options for norovirus in oysters The European Food Safety Authority’s Panel on Biological Hazards (BIOHAZ Panel) concludes in its risk assessment that the most effective public health measures to protect consumers from exposure to norovirus in oysters are to produce oysters in areas which are not contaminated or to prevent contamination of mollusc production areas. Bivalve molluscs, such as oysters and scallops, are a well documented source of infection as they can accumulate and concentrate virus particles. Oysters contaminated with norovirus pose a particular risk to human health as they are often consumed raw...

	Influenza activity is slowly increasing The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reports that influenza activity is slowly increasing in countries scattered across Europe and is currently dominated by A(H3N2) viruses. A(H1N1) is also important in some of the severe cases. This is reported in the latest edition of the Weekly influenza surveillance report (WISO) for week 3 (16-22 Jan 2012)...

	Advice for pregnant women to avoid close contact with animals giving birth Pregnant women should avoid close contact with animals that are giving birth, the Government has advised. The Department of Health, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and the Health and Safety Executive have issued annual advice for a number of years that pregnant women who come into close contact with sheep during lambing may risk their own health, and that of their unborn child, from infections that can occur in some ewes. Although the number of human pregnancies affected by contact with an infected animal is extremely small, it is important that pregnant women are aware of the potential risks and take appropriate precautions...

	The last word... Interesting blog post on herd immunity in the jet age...

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BAUN Section of Oncology Spring Conference
Friday 15th June 2012, 8.30am – 15.20pm, Manor of Groves, Hertfordshire
Delegate registration is open for the Section of Oncology Spring Conference. This event is FREE for all attendees.
Further details are below and online: https://www.eventsforce.net/baunsoc2012

Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer Study Day
Tuesday 6th March 2012 1.15pm - 7.30pm, Newcastle Civic Centre, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Delegate registration is open for the Management of Advanced Prostate Cancer Study Day. This event is FREE for all attendees.
Click here for more information. https://www.eventsforce.net/advancedprostatenewcastle

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