LONDON (Reuters) - A number of NHS Trusts are failing to meet required hygiene standards to control infections and need to do more to prevent future outbreaks, the country's new health regulator said ...

People are no longer asked to cover their mouth for a cough or sneeze. That was the old recommendation. The revised cough/sneeze guideline is to aim into the elbow. Germs are less likely to spread ...

Facemasks have been reintroduced in Lincolnshire hospitals as the trust braces for a difficult flu season. Cases are already ...

10 things to know about infection prevention, control in children’s hospitals Evidence-based infection control strategies that focus specifically on pediatric hospitals are needed to standardize ...

Infection prevention practices centered on hand hygiene (HH) protocols can save lives across all healthcare facilities, not just hospital settings. This includes nursing homes, according to a new ...

While Ebola stokes public anxiety, more than one in six hospitals—including some top medical centers—are having trouble stamping out less exotic but sometimes deadly infections, federal records show.

The NHS is urging Brits to order a test for one infection, which could potentially save their lives, especially if they're at risk. The NHS is urging Brits to order a test for Hepatitis C to ensure ...

The NHS is calling on Brits who are worried they may be at risk of Hepatitis C to test themselves. According to the NHS website, Hepatitis C is a virus that targets the liver. Without treatment, it ...