Did you know as of June 27, 2025 there have been 6 total cases of measles in Kentucky this year? Check out the Kentucky Health Alert released June 27th for more information on the most recent cases, summary and action items. 🔗: bit.ly/453v9JF #Measles

Tapping Into the Truth. Check out this week’s KASIC pearl to Understand a Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis kymdro.org/kasic/?p=8421 #IDTwitter #IDXPosts #AntimicrobialResistance #antimicrobialstewardship #rxtwitter #pharmacy #FOAMed #NPs #PAs Kentucky Department for Public Health Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center

📣 Adult vaccination knowledge varies among providers — and that impacts public health. This free CME helps healthcare workers close the gap and prevent the spread of infection. 💉 Take the course ⬇️ mycme.com/courses/adult-… #CME #InfectionPrevention

Measles Health Alert from Kentucky Department for Public Health. There has been one confirmed case of measles in Jefferson County. For more information, please visit: bit.ly/44Xohxb

In order to comply with KY regulations, all KY healthcare facilities must complete an annual TB risk assessment. Stay informed + compliant with this video from the 2025 IP Boot Camp: bit.ly/4nHotsU #InfectionPrevention #Tuberculosis #HealthcareCompliance

Pregnant healthcare workers face unique risks when caring for patients with infectious diseases. The CDC outlines how appropriate PPE use can reduce those risks protecting both pregnant provider & patients. See full CDC guidance: cdc.gov/infection-cont… #InfectionPrevention #PPE

How do you monitor exposure risk, immunity, and infection prevention efforts in your facility? CDC’s updated guide on healthcare personnel epidemiology is a practical, evidence-based resource. cdc.gov/infection-cont… #InfectionPrevention #Epidemiology #CDC

In the latest Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds Julia Frith DNP, RN, CIC discusses pertussis and the impact it has on our communities. Watch now: youtu.be/fKSvIJL4SGk

In the latest Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds, Connor Dowling, PharmD. PGY-2 ID Pharmacy Resident, helps to clear up confusion related to beta-lactam allergies. Watch now: youtu.be/D1IYqo1e3kM

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Can the colors on your infection map mislead you? 🗺️ Maps are powerful tools in infectious disease surveillance but only if we know how to read them correctly. Learn how to spot pitfalls and make smarter decisions using geographic data: bit.ly/45kmqT9

📍Where a disease happens can be just as important as how it spreads. Stephen Furmanek, Senior Biostatistician at Norton Infectious Diseases Institute, explores how spatial data and mapping can transform infection surveillance and epidemiology. bit.ly/45kmqT9

Are you prepared to recognize the early signs of an outbreak? This free CME dives into: -Steps in outbreak investigation -Role of global response teams & Health Alert Networks -How COVID-19 became a global case study in real-time detection & escalation bit.ly/455PcbA

Did you know that our Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds series presents topics that are timely and impactful in areas of infectious diseases and infection control research and practice? Learn more and save your spot for our next Grand Rounds: bit.ly/3Jdzang

Did you know? Disease detectives work with the CDC and Health Departments to begin investigations as soon as an outbreak is suspected? Learn more in this free cme 'Outbreak Identification': bit.ly/455PcbA

As we head into peak illness season, understanding how to identify, prevent, and control respiratory viruses is more critical than ever. Check out this free CME, "Every Breath You Take: Prevention and Control of Respiratory Viruses,": bit.ly/46JWCm2

RSV isn’t just a pediatric problem. Emerging research shows adults, especially older adults, are increasingly vulnerable to RSV & other respiratory viruses. Get the tools to better protect patients and yourself in this free CME: bit.ly/46JWCm2

Webinar coming soon! Wastewater surveillance gives communities an early warning system for outbreaks even before symptoms appear. Join KyIP & KDPH’s Dr. Nancy Johnson on Sept 16 to learn how KY is using this powerful tool to track more than just COVID. Registration coming soon!

Bacterial pneumonia remains one of the top infectious causes of death in the U.S. but accurate diagnosis is more complex. This Grand Rounds explores the critical importance of sputum quality & why some pathogens evade standard culture techniques Watch now: bit.ly/4mslIdz

Join us for a free webinar on Wastewater Surveillance in Kentucky. Dr. Nancy Johnson will educate on the KYWSS tool and how it is being used. Free CME and CE offered. For more details and registration, click the link below. 🔗: kentuckyiptraining.com/kywsswebinar/