As fall approaches, so does the return of cold and flu season—a time when communicable diseases spread more readily. In long-term care and home care settings, the stakes are even higher. The individuals we serve often have compromised immune systems, chronic health conditions, or heightened vulnerability to serious illness, making infection prevention and control absolutely critical.
Timely vaccinations and consistent infection control practices protect everyone in our care environment and help prevent workplace transmission of infectious diseases.
Effective infection control helps:
You can help stop the spread of communicable diseases by:
Vaccines, including the annual flu shot, help your immune system recognize and fight off viruses before they can cause serious harm. When you get vaccinated, you create a protective barrier that benefits everyone—reducing your own risk of illness and complications while helping prevent the spread of infections to residents, clients, coworkers, and your loved ones.
Remember: Prevention is always better than treatment. Your commitment to these practices makes a real difference in the health and safety of our entire care community.
Online, self-paced
15 minutes
50% off in September 2025 - use code Infection50
What you'll walk away with:
Online, self-paced
60 minutes
50% off in September 2025 - use code Vaccine50
What you'll walk away with:
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