Schools play a vital part in educating students on how infections spread & how they can be prevented. Check out e-Bug's revamped website & wide range of free and downloadable teaching resources for all ages. e-bug.eu

Word of the day is another old favourite. A 'mumpsimus' (16th century) is someone who insists that they are right, despite clear evidence that they are not.

Check out our latest publication investigating changes in public IPC knowledge #IPC #handhygiene

Concentration faces at the ready! #UKHSA22

Round up: really great to meet our e-Bug international partners on Monday, followed by the #UKHSA22 conference. Some fantastic talks, discussions, and poster presentations, and wonderful to meet so many colleagues in person

🔊 NEW BLOG: 5 ways to protect your under-5s this winter Our new blog looks at the common winter illnesses that affect young children and ways we can help keep them well. 🦠🤒🤮 ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2022/10/25/5-w…

Check out what the e-Bug team have been up to lately, including new content and their upcoming webinar #WAAW #IPC

Antibiotic resistance is on the rise. Without antibiotics, treatment for many conditions wouldn’t be possible. #TogetherForAntibiotics #WAAW

Register now for the #ESPAUR report webinar. Key findings from latest surveillance data, including #TARGET #Antibiotics toolkit updates Register: eventbrite.co.uk/e/espaur-repor… #AntibioticGuardian #KeepAntibioticsWorking

Have you checked out e-Bug’s blog to see what you can do this #WorldAntimicrobialAwarenessWeek #WAAW bit.ly/3WoihZt

Showcasing e-Bug’s activities at #ASEConf2023 is a really great way to ease back into work after the festive holidays

Brilliant sessions introducing interactive tools on how to teach children, parents and others on how to keep well and not be ill from infections is one way to protect our NHS from avoidable admissions caused by infections #NWIPC #publichealth JO Reynard RGN QN Esther Taborn

Day two of the e-Bug training roll out in the North West is under way #preventinginfections UK Health Security Agency @LiamC1807

With the support from our North West regional NHS & UKHSA leads, we’ve been delivering e-Bug training to local authorities in Cumbria & South Lancashire today. Here’s our infamous snot gun in action Rosie Dixon Gill Damant Will Morton Dr Brieze @LiamC1807 UKHSA North West

THREAD: In Manchester for day 3 of e-Bug training in the North West - getting creative by making our own microbes! Gillian Damant Rosie Dixon Will Morton JO Reynard RGN QN UKHSA North West Dr Brieze @LiamC1807

To protect health & support #breastfeeding, women need: 💟 Paid maternity leave - preferably 6+ months – in line with WHO recommendations for exclusive breastfeeding 💟 Time off for breastfeeding or expressing milk upon return to work 💟 Breastfeeding-friendly workplaces &