Together, we can make our workplaces and communities safer from infectious diseases
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NIOSH Director John Howard, MD, recently commended AIHA for partnering with IBEC for their work. "I applaud the leadership AIHA and IBEC have shown in developing the Commit to C.A.R.E. resources about infectious disease mitigation and control in the workplace," Howard said. "They have made complex science accessible for the public to understand. Their efforts to disseminate these resources will continue to have a far-reaching impact on the health of workers and our communities."
Unlock Healthier Workplaces and Schools
At Commit to C.A.R.E., we are thrilled to introduce AIHA’s new ebook: Healthier Workplaces and Schools, an updated approach to how we should think about reducing the spread of any airborne transmitted infectious diseases in the workplace.
Let’s face the facts: Infectious diseases are here to stay
We have been fighting infectious diseases for centuries. Pandemics and public health emergencies remind us that there is always more we can do to protect our organizations, communities, and families.
According to research, many of the root causes of climate change also increase the risk of pandemics. We need to be ready.
COVID-19
facts and figures
We have been seeing a surge in COVID-19 variants of concern that are known to spread more easily and evade the body’s immune system. These variants may decrease the effectiveness of available tools, such as public health measures, diagnostics, drug therapies, and vaccines.
Latest information about COVID-19 variants of concern
| WHO Label | Lineage | Percentage of prevalence | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLiRT | KP.3 | 24.5% | |
| FLiRT | KP.2 | 21.5% | |
| FLiRT | LB.1 | 10% | |
| Omicron | JN.1 | 7.4% | |
| Omicron | JN.1.16.1 | 3.1% | |
| Omicron | JN.1.7 | 4% | |
| Omicron | JN.16 | 3.1% | |
| Omicron | JN.18 | 2.2% | |
| Omicron | JN.1.11.1 | 2.1% |
Mpox Quarantine: Global Vigilance
What’s Happening?
A cargo ship near Rosario, Argentina, was quarantined due to a suspected mpox case. This incident underscores the need for swift and coordinated global responses to infectious diseases, as emphasized by the World Health Organization’s declaration of mpox as a global health emergency.
At Commit to C.A.R.E., we are committed to enhancing global preparedness and response. We advocate for collaboration among public health agencies, the maritime industry, and bioscience institutions to prevent and manage outbreaks effectively.
Stay Safe & Get Informed
People think infectious disease prevention involves:
Hygiene
Vaccination
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Prevention of infectious disease actually involves
Risk Assessment
Sanitation and Hygiene
Vaccination
Research
Ventilation and Filtration
Properly fitted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Testing
& much more
Assess Your Risk
Reducing the risk of transmission of an infectious disease is key to reducing its spread.
How Can Air Cleaning Help?
Using portable air cleaners can reduce your risk of airborne disease infection transmission.
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Reducing the risk of transmission of an infectious disease is key to reducing its spread
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