Healthcare Infection Prevention

A man in bed covered up with used tissue around him, the flu season is upon us with plenty of sick days.

Flu News 2024: The Good, the Bad, and the Weird

October 18, 2024 / By ActivePure / 4 minutes of reading

The 2024-2025 Flu Season has officially begun in North America. Here are some interesting flu updates you should be aware of.

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Wildfire in the background with thick plumes of smoke in the sky, wildfire smoke is known to affect cognitive abilities when exposed.

Why You Need to Protect Your Brain from Wildfires

February 7, 2024 / By ActivePure / 6 minutes of reading

Unfortunately, wildfires have become just another part of life. Learn why wildfire smoke affects the mind and what you can do about it.

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Legionella up close surrounded by water, legionella is a waterborne bacteria and is on the rise with warmer temperatures.

Waterborne Bacteria Flourishes as Conditions for Growth Increase

November 8, 2023 / By ActivePure / 5 minutes of reading

Legionella, a waterborne bacterium, experiences a rise in related infections as warmer waters provide optimal conditions for growth. Learn what this means for you as you travel this upcoming holiday season.

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Person pouring antibiotics in had from a pill bottle, Taking antibiotics increases your chance of contracting C. diff

Influence of Antibiotic Use on Common Healthcare-Associated Infection: C. diff

October 31, 2023 / By ActivePure / 4 minutes of reading

Patients that take prescribed antibiotics face a higher rate of contracting C. difficile – a common, life-threatening bacterial infection that affects half a million Americans annually.

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Smoke coming out of smoke stacks, air pollution has been linked to an increase in antibiotic resistance.

Increases in Antibiotic Resistance Linked to Poor Air Quality

October 5, 2023 / By ActivePure / 3 minutes of reading

A new study has found evidence that suggests a strong link between the increase of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and high exposure to air pollution. Find out what this means for us moving forward and how we can combat the harmful effects associated.

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Hand over a door handle, with fingerprints and germs present on the handle; Technologies need to address surface purification as well as air purification to prevent the spread of HAIs.

The Future of HAI-Reducing Technology

June 20, 2023 / By ActivePure / 4 minutes of reading

With Healthcare Associated Illnesses (HAIs) on the rise, it has become even more crucial that proper disinfection measures are in place to curb the spread of pathogens. Introducing innovative technology can provide peace of mind for guests and an extra layer of protection for your space.

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A patient's hand resting on a hospital bedrail with an IV catheter attached; ActivePure Technology has been shown to reduce HAIs in a hospital setting and is an emerging technology that will be found in many of the hospitals and skilled nursing facilities around the nation.

Emerging Technologies that Aim to Reduce HAIs

June 8, 2023 / By ActivePure / 4 minutes of reading

We discuss emerging solutions that aim to reduce Healthcare-Associated Infections (HAIs) while considering staffing shortages and elevated demands. Take a deeper look into current and emerging tech that decreases contamination.

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