• An introduction to infection prevention in care homes (New)
  The UK Health Protection Agency has just posted a new set of seven short videos called “an introduction to infection prevention in care homes”. These excellent films can be viewed at by clicking on the link above.
• Immunization Coalitions Technical Assistance Network (IZTA)
  The U.S. based Immunization Coalitions Technical Assistance Network (IZTA) hosts monthly Technical Assistance conference calls on various immunization topics. You can view topics and presentations from previous conference calls by clicking on the link above.
• New CDC Vaccine Website
• Bug Out! Get the Facts on Germs
  Bug Out! Get the Facts on Germs is a new education program developed by the Canadian Red Cross and intended for children ages 4 to 13 and their parents, caregivers and educators. The program consists of a series of activities, and includes activity booklets and corresponding facilitator’s guides. Please click on the link for more information.
• Adult Immunization in Ontario Focus Group 2007 Video Presentations
• Dr. Allison McGeer and Ms. Carol Goldman recently presented a workshop on infection control in long term care at the meeting of the International Federation for Infection Control. Get access here to the slides and references Long Term Care Talk for IFIC 2007 (Powerpoint Presentation), References and Infection Prevention and Control Best Practices for Long Term Care, Home and Community Care including Health Care Offices and Ambulatory Clinics June, 2007
• Ontario Ministry of Health Core Competency Interactive Education Modules for Infection Control and Prevention
• For a print description of training for hand hygiene, see article by Dr. Hugo Sax

• STOP FLU 2 - Vaccine vs Preventitive Antiviral Research Study (New)
• Hand Hygiene Research Project: Implementing Effective Hand Hygiene Programs in Healthcare (New)
• Influenza Vaccine Safety and Immunogenicity Surveillance Studies

Our department believes in sharing information and knowledge with other healthcare professionals and members of the general public. We have collected our educational resources in this section to assist others in improving the quality of patient care and clinical services. These resources include image galleries, frequently asked questions, and multimedia presentations.

The Infection Control division at MSH is a recognized leader in its field. Team members are expert consultants on the management of nosocomial outbreaks, the detection, identification and transmission of antibiotic resistant organisms and provides typing of isolates to support outbreak investigations. Team members are active in local, national and international programs.

We are the largest and most influential hospital-based microbiology lab in Canada. As an innovation driven team, we are able to offer clients the full range of high quality microbiology services from routine cultures and sensitivities to the molecular typing of organisms. New assays are continually being developed by our medical and scientific staff in response to the clinical and research needs of clients.