The World Health Organization commemorates International Infection Prevention Week the second full week in October.
God of all tenderness and compassion,
you watch over your people with a father’s attentive vigilance.
You care for your people with a mother’s healing touch.
Watch over and care for all who serve in this healthcare ministry,
and help us to extend your concern to those who come to us in their time of need.
Give your special guidance to all who labor to help prevent
the spread of infection in our healthcare ministries.
Without their vigilance and constant care
we would not be able to keep our patients and one another safe from danger.
Thank you for their skill and concern.
Support them in their lives and service on behalf of so many.
All this we ask in your holy and blessed name.
Amen.