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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota
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3 studies: Nirsevimab highly effective against severe #RSV in infants; intervention boosts uptake
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
3 studies: Nirsevimab highly effective against severe #RSV in infants; intervention boosts uptake
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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Washington state officials confirm H5N5 avian flu patient has died from infection
All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Washington state officials confirm H5N5 avian flu patient has died from infection
All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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Long #COVID takes $1 trillion global economic toll each year, analysis suggests
Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Long #COVID takes $1 trillion global economic toll each year, analysis suggests
Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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Utah, South Carolina see more measles cases ahead of Thanksgiving
Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Utah, South Carolina see more measles cases ahead of Thanksgiving
Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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US #COVID, #flu, and #RSV levels low but rising in many regions
Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
US #COVID, #flu, and #RSV levels low but rising in many regions
Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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California identifies infant botulism cases tied to powdered formula from months before current outbreak
California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
California identifies infant botulism cases tied to powdered formula from months before current outbreak
California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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Public understanding of antibiotics is insufficient, global study finds
Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Public understanding of antibiotics is insufficient, global study finds
Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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To tackle rising antibiotic resistance, GARDP aims for access
A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
To tackle rising antibiotic resistance, GARDP aims for access
A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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"Attacking scientists as dishonest and corrupt comes straight out of the anti-vaccine playbook, said Peter Hotez, MD, codirector of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, who also helped develop an affordable, unpatented COVID-19 vaccine."
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"Attacking scientists as dishonest and corrupt comes straight out of the anti-vaccine playbook, said Peter Hotez, MD, codirector of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, who also helped develop an affordable, unpatented COVID-19 vaccine."
Quick takes: Egg Salmonella outbreak called over, new Marburg cases in Ethiopia, intense flu in Japan
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
Quick takes: Egg Salmonella outbreak called over, new Marburg cases in Ethiopia, intense flu in Japan
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Quick takes: Egg Salmonella outbreak called over, new Marburg cases in Ethiopia, intense flu in Japan
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
Study highlights colonization, spread of resistant bacteria in NICUs
Of the 438 infants in the study, 52% were colonized with at least one multidrug-resistant organism, and one-third of the colonizations were linked to transmission.
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Of the 438 infants in the study, 52% were colonized with at least one multidrug-resistant organism, and one-third of the colonizations were linked to transmission.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Study highlights colonization, spread of resistant bacteria in NICUs
Of the 438 infants in the study, 52% were colonized with at least one multidrug-resistant organism, and one-third of the colonizations were linked to transmission.
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Of the 438 infants in the study, 52% were colonized with at least one multidrug-resistant organism, and one-third of the colonizations were linked to transmission.
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#CDC outlines initiatives such as expanded hepatitis B screening with potential vaccine policy impacts
The list offers the clearest view yet of the administration's plans for the agency under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The list offers the clearest view yet of the administration's plans for the agency under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#CDC outlines initiatives such as expanded hepatitis B screening with potential vaccine policy impacts
The list offers the clearest view yet of the administration's plans for the agency under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The list offers the clearest view yet of the administration's plans for the agency under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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#NIH grant terminations disrupt hundreds of clinical trials, affecting more than 74,000 participants
Unanticipated funding disruptions can jeopardize follow-up, undermine data quality, and leave researchers unable to complete analyses.
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Unanticipated funding disruptions can jeopardize follow-up, undermine data quality, and leave researchers unable to complete analyses.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:32 PM
#NIH grant terminations disrupt hundreds of clinical trials, affecting more than 74,000 participants
Unanticipated funding disruptions can jeopardize follow-up, undermine data quality, and leave researchers unable to complete analyses.
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Unanticipated funding disruptions can jeopardize follow-up, undermine data quality, and leave researchers unable to complete analyses.
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2 deer infected on Texas farm linked to #CWD-testing violations, deer smuggling
The detections were the first for Tom Green County, in the west-central part of the state.
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The detections were the first for Tom Green County, in the west-central part of the state.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
2 deer infected on Texas farm linked to #CWD-testing violations, deer smuggling
The detections were the first for Tom Green County, in the west-central part of the state.
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Photo: Deb Watson / Flickr cc
The detections were the first for Tom Green County, in the west-central part of the state.
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2 more Wyoming deer hunt areas confirmed as #CWD-positive
Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 150 are located in the northwestern part of the state and are gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
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Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 150 are located in the northwestern part of the state and are gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
2 more Wyoming deer hunt areas confirmed as #CWD-positive
Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 150 are located in the northwestern part of the state and are gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
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Deer Hunt Areas 106 and 150 are located in the northwestern part of the state and are gateways to Yellowstone National Park.
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While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of #CWD to people worry scientists
If the Prion and Public Health Office is shuttered, human CWD cases could go unnoticed.
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If the Prion and Public Health Office is shuttered, human CWD cases could go unnoticed.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:43 PM
While no one was watching: Tenuous status of CDC prion unit, risk of #CWD to people worry scientists
If the Prion and Public Health Office is shuttered, human CWD cases could go unnoticed.
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Photo: Lorie Shaull / Flickr cc
If the Prion and Public Health Office is shuttered, human CWD cases could go unnoticed.
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UK initiative to explore using AI to address antimicrobial resistance
One of the projects launched by the Fleming Initiative will develop AI models to speed discovery of new antibiotics for gram-negative bacteria.
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One of the projects launched by the Fleming Initiative will develop AI models to speed discovery of new antibiotics for gram-negative bacteria.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
UK initiative to explore using AI to address antimicrobial resistance
One of the projects launched by the Fleming Initiative will develop AI models to speed discovery of new antibiotics for gram-negative bacteria.
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One of the projects launched by the Fleming Initiative will develop AI models to speed discovery of new antibiotics for gram-negative bacteria.
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New data show rising incidence of serious drug-resistant infections in Europe
European surveillance data show incidence of bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae rose by 61% from 2019 to 2024.
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European surveillance data show incidence of bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae rose by 61% from 2019 to 2024.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:22 PM
New data show rising incidence of serious drug-resistant infections in Europe
European surveillance data show incidence of bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae rose by 61% from 2019 to 2024.
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European surveillance data show incidence of bloodstream infections caused by carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae rose by 61% from 2019 to 2024.
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After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
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Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
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November 20, 2025 at 10:14 PM
After unprecedented autism-vaccine messaging change, scientists, advocates say CDC no longer trustworthy
Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
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Doctors, public health advocates, and the autism community expressed anger and sorrow over the CDCs reversal of it messaging on vaccines and autism.
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ICYMI y'day, first CIDRAP story from @LizSzabo!
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
November 20, 2025 at 9:51 PM
ICYMI y'day, first CIDRAP story from @LizSzabo!
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine is more effective than conventional flu shot, but causes more side effects
Those who received the shot were 29% less likely to be diagnosed with flu than those who received a conventional flu shot
ICYMI, great piece from @jakescottmd.bsky.social yesterday:
CIDRAP Op-Ed: RSV prevention—a remarkable medical achievement finally realized
The transformation to having tools to prevent RSV happened so quickly that many haven't grasped its magnitude
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CIDRAP Op-Ed: RSV prevention—a remarkable medical achievement finally realized
The transformation to having tools to prevent RSV happened so quickly that many haven't grasped its magnitude
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November 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
ICYMI, great piece from @jakescottmd.bsky.social yesterday:
CIDRAP Op-Ed: RSV prevention—a remarkable medical achievement finally realized
The transformation to having tools to prevent RSV happened so quickly that many haven't grasped its magnitude
www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-...
CIDRAP Op-Ed: RSV prevention—a remarkable medical achievement finally realized
The transformation to having tools to prevent RSV happened so quickly that many haven't grasped its magnitude
www.cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-...
Study finds low levels of treatment in adults with advanced #hepatitis B liver disease
Over 40% appear to have received no treatment for their infection, a gap especially apparent in women and Black or White patients.
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Over 40% appear to have received no treatment for their infection, a gap especially apparent in women and Black or White patients.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Study finds low levels of treatment in adults with advanced #hepatitis B liver disease
Over 40% appear to have received no treatment for their infection, a gap especially apparent in women and Black or White patients.
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Over 40% appear to have received no treatment for their infection, a gap especially apparent in women and Black or White patients.
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New "Osterholm Update" podcast episode! @mtosterholm & @cvdall review the latest flu trends and how this year's vaccine compares to circulating strains. Dr. O also discusses H5N1 impact on mammals in Antarctica and answers an ID Query on infant botulism
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November 20, 2025 at 7:13 PM
New "Osterholm Update" podcast episode! @mtosterholm & @cvdall review the latest flu trends and how this year's vaccine compares to circulating strains. Dr. O also discusses H5N1 impact on mammals in Antarctica and answers an ID Query on infant botulism
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CDC: 31 infants now sickened with botulism in formula-related outbreak
All 31 patients have required hospitalization.
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All 31 patients have required hospitalization.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
CDC: 31 infants now sickened with botulism in formula-related outbreak
All 31 patients have required hospitalization.
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Photo: Bart Heird/Flickr cc
All 31 patients have required hospitalization.
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Photo: Bart Heird/Flickr cc