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11/05/24 Public Health Education Topic: Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs)

Per CDC:

Key points

  • HAIs are infections that patients get while or soon after receiving health care.

  • Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are a serious threat to healthcare safety.

  • Preventing HAIs is a top priority for CDC and its partners in public health and health care.


Examples of HAIs

HAIs can be caused by many different germs and include:


To learn more visit: About HAIs | HAIs | CDC



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