by ACIPC Office | Nov 10, 2025 | News
Transitioning to online only access for Infection, Disease & Health In recognition of the high carbon footprint of printing and distributing print copies, the board of ACIPC have taken the decision to move to online only publication of our...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 30, 2025 | News
National Syphilis CDINS Declaration – Key Information and Resources On 7 August 2025, Australia’s Chief Medical Officer, Professor Michael Kidd AO, declared syphilis a Communicable Disease Incident of National Significance (CDINS). This escalation reflects a...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 20, 2025 | Uncategorized
Health NZ Counties Manukau is seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) to join our dedicated Infection, Prevention and Control Service. Description Clinical Nurse Specialist – Infection, Prevention & Control Middlemore Hospital,...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 17, 2025 | News
ACIPC, HICSIG, and AVAS have collaborated to produce some interim guidance on alternative antisepsis products. **UPDATE: 16 October 2025 As supply issues for topical antiseptic products have been resolved, this interim guidance is now inactive. Although this...
by ACIPC Office | Oct 9, 2025 | Bug Library
What is it? Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It progresses through primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages and can cause severe complications if untreated. Syphilis may also be transmitted during...