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"A new study in The Journal of Infectious Diseases links higher intercontinental airline passenger flight volumes to both influenza activity and COVID-19 case and death rates"
"Flights from Asia played a larger role in disease spread"
Data covered 78 countries and US states (2019–2024)
"Flights from Asia played a larger role in disease spread"
Data covered 78 countries and US states (2019–2024)
International air travel—especially packed flights—fueled flu, COVID-19 spread during pandemic, researchers say
www.cidrap.umn.edu
November 9, 2025 at 4:34 AM
Using surveillance data from the CDC for notifiable infectious diseases, researchers in Science have made a comprehensive statistical analysis of the indirect impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on a range of infections occurring in the U.S. https://scim.ag/4nBv86S
Collateral effects of COVID-19 pandemic control on the US infectious disease landscape
Using data from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) disease surveillance systems, we sought to quantify the indirect effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the possibilit...
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November 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The Journal of Infectious Diseases: Comparative Analysis of Flight Volume Effects on COVID-19 and Influenza Transmission Across Variable Control Intensities, 2019-2024 #ThatCovidLife #CovidIsNotOver
The Journal of Infectious Diseases: Comparative Analysis of Flight Volume Effects on COVID-19 and Influenza Transmission Across Variable Control Intensities, 2019-2024
ABSTRACT
Background
Air travel has played a critical role in the global spread of infectious diseases, facilitating rapid movement of pathogens across continents. This study quantifies the effects of intercontinental flight volumes on both influenza a...
thatcovid.life
November 9, 2025 at 4:33 AM
The global return of childhood vaccine-preventable infectious diseases
Truly outrageous that we are failing children everywhere in this day and age!
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
Truly outrageous that we are failing children everywhere in this day and age!
www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/vacc...
Vaccine-Preventable Disease: A Global Tracker | Think Global Health
This map is updated weekly and visualizes outbreaks of nine childhood diseases in collaboration with the International Society for Infectious Diseases
www.thinkglobalhealth.org
November 9, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Reinforced distrust in public health authorities—and the spread of misinformation on infectious diseases—makes outbreak response far harder. This Utah measles dilemma isn’t rare; it’s a warning.
November 9, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Evidence is mounting that protecting people’s health is an increasingly important aspect of dealing with global warming. Our six charts and maps show which countries are most affected by high temperatures, wildfires and infectious diseases
How many people are already being killed by climate change?
New research shows which countries are most affected by heat, wildfires and disease
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November 9, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Covid-19 Associated Mucormycosis: Identifying Mortality Predictors in a Retrospective Cohort Study
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November 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Factors influencing antimicrobial choice and duration during the last month of life in hospitalised patients
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November 9, 2025 at 4:28 AM
Infant botulism: 13 cases since August linked to ByHeart brand powdered infant formula have been reported across 10 states (6 confirmed type A).
FDA has recalled 2 lots. Details: fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025
FDA has recalled 2 lots. Details: fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025
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November 9, 2025 at 4:27 AM
The FDA just said Credelio, a flea and tick preventative, may be used to prevent new world screwworm in dogs at risk (along the U.S.-Mexico border)
October 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Alaska’s whooping cough outbreak infected hundreds, with infants suffering the most alaskabeacon.com/briefs/alask... via @alaskabeacon.com @yjrosen.bsky.social
Alaska’s whooping cough outbreak infected hundreds, with infants suffering the most | Alaska Beacon
The highly contagious disease caused hospitalizations and one baby's death, but the spead slowed after a vaccination push.
alaskabeacon.com
October 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Increased Reporting of Infants Born with Congenital Syphilis to a Local Department of Public Health: A Quality Improvement Project
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Increased Reporting of Infants Born with Congenital Syphilis to a Local Department of Public Health: A Quality Improvement Project
In this quality improvement project, we successfully improved the reporting of infants diagnosed with and treated for congenital syphilis with non-reactive
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October 11, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Vaccinations are important! #PITT_IDFALL25
“Measles was officially eliminated from Australia in 2014, but has resurged worldwide due to falling immunisation rates and pandemic-related disruptions” www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...
Measles cases from unknown source climbing in WA
Health authorities say they are not able to trace WA's latest measles cases to a source, meaning they cannot tell how far the virus has spread.
www.abc.net.au
October 11, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Vaccinations are important! #PITT_IDFALL25
Features of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections in Japan based on the setting of onset
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Features of carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacterial infections in Japan based on the setting of onset
Carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacilli (CR-GNB) are a major public health threat, traditionally linked to hospital settings. Howeve
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October 11, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The people getting laid off are some of the highest-trained and most specialized people in healthcare. They don’t just get replaced by hiring some new people when a sane administration takes over. This is a huge loss for America.
BREAKING: Friday night massacre underway at CDC. Doznes of "disease detectives," high-level scientists, entire Washington staff and editors of the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report) have all been RIFed and received the following notice:
October 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Safety, Tolerability, and Immunogenicity of Revaccination with mRNA-1345, an mRNA Vaccine Against RSV, Administered 12 Months Following a Primary Dose in Adults Aged =50 Years
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September 27, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Cholera surges in Chad as vaccine campaign launches in Sudan
The vaccine campaign targeting 1.86 million people in Darfur region faces daunting access and transportation challenges amid ongoing conflict.
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The vaccine campaign targeting 1.86 million people in Darfur region faces daunting access and transportation challenges amid ongoing conflict.
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September 27, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Amazing news! #PITT_ID25
“In a bizarre twist, the members also voted 8 to 1 to have the Vaccines for Children program continue to cover the M.M.R.V. vaccine for children under 4. It was unclear whether the members all understood what they were voting for.” www.nytimes.com/2025/09/18/h...
Kennedy’s Advisory Panel Votes to Limit M.M.R.V. Vaccine for Children Under 4
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September 19, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Amazing news! #PITT_ID25
Happy to hear this! Great news! #PITT_ID25
Would you like some good news? A new vaccine has just been approved for protecting koalas from chlamydia, which is one of their leading causes of death.
Australia approves first vaccine to save koalas from chlamydia
A vaccine to protect Australia's koalas against chlamydia has been approved for the first time, a development that scientists believe could stop the spread of the deadly disease that has ravaged populations of the beloved endangered animal.
www.reuters.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Happy to hear this! Great news! #PITT_ID25
Great to be informed! Be aware of mosquitoes! #PITT_ID25
“The problem is not that there are more mosquitoes this year, but rather that a higher proportion of the bugs are carrying the virus,” apnews.com/article/west...
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
Health officials say West Nile virus infections are intense this year, with 40% more cases than usual. More than 770 cases have been reported as of early September.
apnews.com
September 11, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Great to be informed! Be aware of mosquitoes! #PITT_ID25
📌 Most viewed this week from JAMA Internal Medicine: Among 450 participants, Azelastine nasal spray was associated with a reduced incidence of lab-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 respiratory infections (2.2% compared to 6.7% with placebo).
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September 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Vinay Prasad, a former adult oncologist, has moved to disrupt the childhood vaccine schedule by asserting - against all evidence - that administering multiple vaccines at the same time “could blunt their efficacy.” The added burden/delay of separating shots would sharply reduce US vaccination rates.
FDA quietly positions itself to disrupt childhood vaccine schedule
While CDC turmoil grabbed the media spotlight, a quieter but potentially more consequential drama unfolded last week at FDA. The agency has positioned itse...
www.biocentury.com
September 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Vaccines are an integral part of public health.
Confusion over federal immunization policy could have major implications for how families with private insurance and Medicaid pay for routine vaccinations. Some doctors are encouraging parents not to wait and get their children shots as soon as they are eligible. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Listen: As Kids Head Back to School, Parents Sort Out Confusion Over Vaccine Access - KFF Health News
Confusion over federal immunization policy could have major implications for how families with private insurance and Medicaid pay for routine vaccinations. Some doctors are encouraging parents not to ...
kffhealthnews.org
September 4, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Vaccines are an integral part of public health.