infection control

Handwashing 101

April 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

Milford Regional Medical Center wants to remind everyone that the easiest – and most effective – way to prevent the spread of germs is to wash your hands. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [Read More...]

The Truth About Backyard Poultry

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

Soft, fluffy chicks are practically synonymous with spring. With their downy feathers, chicks seem like great cuddling companions, but caution must be taken to prevent infection. Many human illnesses can be acquired [Read More...]

Mumps: A vaccine-preventable disease on the rise

April 13, 2017 // 0 Comments

What is mumps? Mumps is a contagious disease caused by a virus. It is spread from person-to-person via direct contact or by droplets of saliva from the mouth, nose, or throat of an infected person, typically when the [Read More...]

Stop Norovirus!

February 27, 2017 // 0 Comments

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Anyone can get infected with norovirus and get sick. Also, you can get norovirus illness many times in your life. One reason for this is that there are many different types of [Read More...]

Germy gloves and scarves—oh my!

November 23, 2016 // 0 Comments

Winter is coming, and with that, comes colder weather. During the cold weather season, it’s common to see many runny noses, coughs, sore throats and respiratory infections, such as the flu. Have you ever used your scarf or [Read More...]

Viruses vs. Bacteria

October 12, 2016 // 0 Comments

What’s got you sick? Antibiotics only treat bacterial infections. Viral illnesses cannot be treated with antibiotics. Whether you’re suffering from a viral illness or a bacterial infection, that will determine the [Read More...]

Sepsis: What You Need to Know

September 28, 2016 // 0 Comments

What is Sepsis? Sepsis is a complication caused by the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. It is difficult to diagnose because it [Read More...]