FAQ Hand Hygiene

Infection Prevention and Control Week (13-19 October 2024): Breaking the Chain of Infection

Explore the significance of IPCW in the Australian context and the role PPE plays in infection control. Download your FREE Infographic!

Droplet Transmission Through Sneezes 

A sneeze, or sternutation, is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, usually caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa membraneA sneeze, or sternutation, is a semi-autonomous, convulsive expulsion of air from the lungs through the nose and mouth, usually caused by foreign particles irritating the nasal mucosa membrane (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2015). A sneeze expels air forcibly from the mouth and nose in an explosive, spasmodic involuntary action which allows for mucus to escape through the nasal cavity, cleansing it of foreign particles or irritants (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2015)..

10 Most Common Pathogens That Causes HAIs

Know your enemy: the 10 most common pathogens that cause hais

Difference between COVID-19, Flu and Cold

What is the difference between covid-19, the flu and the common cold?