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US study: Disparities in death rates persist after acute phase of pandemic

… research letter in JAMA Network Open demonstrates that pre-COVID disparities in all-cause mortality have largely … does not permanently alter them." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:58 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

Study details SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence patterns in children

… Their seroprevalence estimate averaged 7.3% for the first COVID-19 wave, 37.6% for the fifth wave, and 56.6% for the … backgrounds," the group wrote. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Thu, 12/29/2022 - 13:26 Byline Lisa Schnirring …
Lisa Schnirring

Study: Prenatal telehealth visits did not take off during pandemic

… appointments as way to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, including obstetricians and gynecologists caring … than urban respondents." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:00 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

Mount Sinai announces $13 million grant to develop coronavirus vaccines

… who have been vaccinated, boosted, and infected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bone marrow, blood, and fluid will be used … successes," said Ellebedy. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:33 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

After pandemic, school openings linked to poor mental health

… poor mental health Body While many studies have shown that COVID-19 pandemic-era school closures had negative effects on … another factor to consider."     Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Mon, 08/05/2024 - 15:21 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

New GAO report details challenges in sustained investment for emergency readiness

… investment, officials said. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body In a new report … health officials cite the challenges of using federal COVID-19 funds to build and maintain infrastructure for … report said. Temporary investment in workforce: Because COVID-19 funding is temporary, officials from eight …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Deer harbor out-of-circulation SARS-CoV-2 strains, study finds

… in white-tailed deer well after they caused widespread COVID-19 in people. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Jim Wappes Body Scientists analyzing samples … SARS-CoV-2 variants well after they caused widespread COVID-19 in people, representing a reservoir for the strains …
Jim Wappes
White-tailed buck

COMMENTARY: Wear a respirator, not a cloth or surgical mask, to protect against respiratory viruses

… for preventing the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and flu, but the articles are deeply flawed. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Influenza, General Byline Lisa M Brosseau, ScD, CIH … workers wearing respirators or masks for care of COVID-19 patients. 1 The other is a Cochrane review by …
Lisa Brosseau
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Angela Ulrich
Michael Osterholm
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Partial recall: Personal beliefs may skew pandemic memories, deepen polarization

… respondents underestimated them. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Personal motivations color people's memories of the COVID-19 pandemic, biasing their assessment of past political … (24%) and Mexico (42%) underestimated the severity of COVID-19 in 2020 (from 74% in Spain to 97% in the United …
Mary Van Beusekom
Partial recall

In-person preschool education early in pandemic tied to richer vocabulary

… particularly benefited. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body UK children who … spent more time in childcare in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic —including those from disadvantaged … (ECEC) settings faced significant disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, compromising the continuity, stability and …
Mary Van Beusekom
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'A national scandal': US excess deaths rose even after pandemic, far outpacing peer countries

… decades, the researchers say. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Public Health Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body … the United States kept rising even after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1.5 million in 2022 and … tragedy continued to unfold in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic." US death rates waned slower starting in …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Viewpoint: What we don’t see about vaccines COULD hurt us

… disease topics Childhood Vaccines Influenza Vaccines COVID-19 Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Anti-science … get seriously ill this respiratory virus season from flu, COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). Gone are HHS … campaign encouraged people to get vaccinated against flu, COVID and RSV, focusing on people at highest risk for severe …
Vaccine Integrity Project Staff and Advisers
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US reports 2023 rise in TB cases, incidence

… to outbreaks is uncommon," they wrote. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The CDC says the increase may be related to COVID-19 pandemic–related disruptions to TB services. As was … pandemic diverted resources and staff from TB programs to COVID response, and timely TB diagnosis and treatment …
Chris Dall
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US maternal death rates jumped for second year in a row amid pandemic

… in 2021 than in 2020, consistent with rising rates of COVID-19–associated mortality among women of reproductive age," amid COVID-19 and the pandemic-related shuttering of many … not seen since 1964," he said. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Fri, 03/17/2023 - 15:03 Byline Mary Van …
Mary Van Beusekom

GAO report: HHS mpox failures show persistent emergency response gaps

… MA Body Even with the lessons learned from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the US Department of Health and Human … to pandemic response.   They also warn that unlike COVID-19, the federal government had medical countermeasures … get the first shots in arms.   Exhausted workplace after COVID To complete the report, the GAO interviewed officials …
Stephanie Soucheray
mpox on hands

CIDRAP unveils roadmap for advancing better coronavirus vaccines

… protective vaccines—suitable for wide use—to tackle future COVID-19 variants and other worrisome coronaviruses. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Lisa Schnirring Body Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the warning signs for newly emerging and …
Lisa Schnirring
Gloved hand selecting vaccine vial

Experiment shows mule deer could spread SARS-CoV-2

… Diseases , said the results suggest mule deer could spread COVID-19. "Surveillance studies have demonstrated SARS-CoV-2 … the rise of novel variants. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:46 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

Female pediatricians report more stress during pandemic

… and the differences were more pronounced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study, published today in Pediatrics , … support female pediatricians." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Thu, 02/22/2024 - 12:45 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

Europe says flu, RSV on the rise and affecting health systems

… little circulation of B/Victoria-lineage viruses (4.4%). COVID activity is stable COVID-19 activity remains relatively stable, the ECDC noted, … citizens and healthcare workers not yet vaccinated against COVID-19 or seasonal influenza to do so as soon as possible …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Episode 144: A Slow Motion Tsunami

In "A Slow Motion Tsunami," Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall discuss the state of the pandemic in the U.S. and around the world, the latest data on influenza and RSV, and potential funding cuts to a federal HIV program. Dr. Osterholm also answers two ID Queries and shares his thoughts on the importance of antimicrobial resistance awareness.

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Episode 170: What Happens Now? Public Health in Uncertain Times

In "What Now? Public Health in Uncertain TImes", Dr. Osterholm and Chris Dall revisit their discussion on the consequences of the US presidential election on public health. Dr. Osterholm also provides the latest update on COVID-19 and other respiratory virus trends, comments on H5N1 detection in pigs, and answers an ID query on pertussis.

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Fired CDC director describes pressure from Kennedy over vaccines

… and that CDC officials told hospitals to turn away COVID patients "until they had blue lips" before allowing … be harmed by," she said. No data provided for changes to COVID vaccine recommendations Another issue that came up was Kennedy's  announcement in May, in a post on X, that COVID-19 vaccines would no longer be recommended for healthy …
Chris Dall
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Report describes SARS-CoV-2 market sequences, Biden signs intel declassification bill

… the Wuhan Institute of Virology. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Lisa Schnirring Body In two major … the White House announced that President Biden signed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, which would declassify as much … assessments. "We need to get to the bottom of COVID-19's origins to help ensure we can better prevent …
Lisa Schnirring
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ACIP postponement, shelving of CDC vaccine campaigns stir fears

… administration also terminated advisory committees on long COVID and health equity. Infectious disease topics Public Health Adult (non-flu) Vaccines Influenza Vaccines COVID-19 Byline Chris Dall, MA Body In a week that began with … the status of the CDC's vaccine promotion campaigns. Long-COVID advisory committee terminated In other news, an  …
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ACIP draft agenda revives anti-vaccine boilerplate topics

… to discuss a wide range of vaccines, including those for COVID-19. It was expected to vote on recommendations for COVID-19, human papilloma virus (HPV), influenza, and … and pediatric populations. Noticeably absent is a vote on COVID vaccine recommendations. In late May and without …
Lisa Schnirring
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