The document, issued by the European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control, recommends interventions based on a holistic approach.

Guidance for reducing respiratory infection outbreaks in hospitals

Deepa Varma | Medical News | 09 February 2023

The European Centre of Disease Prevention and Control has released a document aimed to support the development of guidance for viral respiratory infection prevention and control (IPC) practices within healthcare facilities.

"The document intends to address the changing needs of healthcare settings which since the autumn months of 2022 are responding...

Guidance for reducing respiratory infection outbreaks in hospitals

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