International Infection Prevention Week is observed from October 16 to 22 to educate the general public on the importance of preventing the spread of illnesses and infectious agents. This year's theme is “The Future is Infection Prevention: 50 Years of Infection Prevention" and emphasizes the role that individuals can play in the health and safety of their community. . . . #InfectionPreventionWeek #InternationalInfectionPreventionWeek #infectionprevention #IIPW #awareness #50yearsofinfectionprevention #healthcare #vpslakeshorehospital #vpslakeshore