10/22/2026
In honor of International Infection Prevention Week, here are 3 infection prevention facts you might not know.
⚡ The lightning rod came before handwashing became a recognized infection prevention practice.
🔬 Germ theory has roots in the 1500s but gained widespread acceptance in the 19th century.
🦠 Bacteria can communicate using chemical signals!
Did any of these facts surprise you?