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IDH journal moving to online access

IDH journal moving to online access

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...
National Syphilis Response Plan

National Syphilis Response Plan

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...
Career Opportunity NZ

Career Opportunity NZ

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,...
UPDATE – Interim guidance on antisepsis products

UPDATE – Interim guidance on antisepsis products

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...
Syphilis

Syphilis

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...