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First-trimester antibiotic use for urinary tract infections tied to more congenital malformations

Chris Dall

A study of more than 70,000 US pregnancies finds that use of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole for UTIs during the first trimester was associated with increased risk of congenital malformations.
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Chagas disease–carrying kissing bugs establish new base in Florida homes

Mary Van Beusekom

The insects, which live in North, Central, and South America, are seeking refuge as their natural habitat is disturbed by development.

US measles cases reach new post-elimination high

Lisa Schnirring

So far this year, 1,288 cases have been reported from 39 states, and 88% have been part of 27 outbreaks. 

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Global data suggest doxyPEP may have limited effectiveness against gonorrhea

Chris Dall

Quick takes: CDC H5N1 screening guidance, diphtheria risk in Europe

Lisa Schnirring

CDC streamlines H5N1 avian flu reporting

Lisa Schnirring

Data show an intervention boosts HPV vaccine uptake in most preteens, but disparities linger

Mary Van Beusekom

Study estimates 74% efficacy of shingles vaccine in patients over 50

Mary Van Beusekom

Nipah virus infects 2 more in India, 1 fatally

Lisa Schnirring
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Medical groups sue HHS, Kennedy over COVID vaccine policy changes

Lisa Schnirring
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Experimental flu drug may protect better than flu vaccines, company data show

Jim Wappes
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Series on Zika R&D in Lancet journals focuses on strategies for preparedness and response
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Vaccine RCT spreadsheet aims to show the data, dispel myths about vaccines

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Canadian study highlights broader 'spillover' effect of antibiotic stewardship

Chris Dall

Partnership aims to foster development of drug for non-TB mycobacteria

Jim Wappes

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Cambodia confirms 2 more H5N1 avian flu infections

Lisa Schnirring

H5N1 sickens another in Cambodia

Lisa Schnirring

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CDC warns of deadly Listeria outbreak tied to packaged meals

Stephanie Soucheray
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US adds 17 more measles cases as Georgia, Iowa report new infections

Chris Dall
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More measles outbreaks put US total within single digits of modern-day record

Lisa Schnirring
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Viewpoint: CDC's upcoming vaccine advisory meeting set up to sow distrust in vaccines

Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers
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Newly appointed CDC vaccine advisory committee holds first meeting, stirs more controversy

Lisa Schnirring
Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Viewpoint: RFK's reckless firing of CDC vaccine advisers not supported by evidence

Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers
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CDC vaccine panel recommends avoiding thimerosal in flu vaccines

Lisa Schnirring
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Cambodia logs fifth death from H5N1 avian flu as USDA weighs poultry vaccination

Stephanie Soucheray

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Public ignorance, apathy toward avian flu could threaten containment, researchers say

Mary Van Beusekom
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Five people, 27 animals tested positive for tularemia in Minnesota last year

Mary Van Beusekom
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Large study ties early-life antibiotic exposure to higher risk of asthma, allergies, other conditions

Chris Dall
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Mexico's fatal H5N1 case involved D1.1 genotype, which has been tied to serious illness

Lisa Schnirring
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WHO, Africa CDC update mpox strategy amid progress in outbreak countries

Lisa Schnirring
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Mpox drug Tpoxx didn't speed lesion healing in clade 1 patients, trial shows

Mary Van Beusekom
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"There's nothing to me that is harder than trying to comfort parents after their child has died from measles and they had refused to get them vaccinated. That is the most difficult, horrible, horrible place to be, and I don’t want anyone to ever have to experience that."

Twin Cities Geek, Jun 28, 2025
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Study on masks vs N95 respirators for health workers spurs concerns

The findings suggest medical masks may offer similar protection as respirators against COVID-19, but experts say hold on.

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