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the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN
Joined April 2009
#Flu, #RSV activity rising in US and Europe, with major UK surge in flu cases The influenza A H3N2 subclade K virus fueled a record number of flu cases in Australia and extended the season, which may have implications for the Northern Hemisphere. https://t.co/41f7PzFEw3
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#COVID hospitalization tied to 69% higher risk of death for up to 2 years Adults aged 40 to 64 had more than double the risk of their matched peers. https://t.co/ELFzdeEhCr
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Updated 2024-25 COVID #vaccine cut emergency visits among kids, study suggests The findings draw on data from more than 98,000 pediatric cases. https://t.co/GkR3Lq7bjO
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Quick takes: Suspected #avian flu in US and Canada; #polio in 3 countries; national defense act Canadian officials said that avian flu is likely behind the unprecedented die-off of roughly 500 birds in southern Manitoba. https://t.co/0Ep9O8VpLN
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Canadian officials said that avian flu is likely behind the unprecedented die-off of roughly 500 birds in and near the Red River in southern Manitoba.
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With strong phase 3 findings, a new antibiotic for gonorrhea is on the horizon Study findings show that a single oral dose of zoliflodacin is noninferior to the standard treatment regimen for uncomplicated gonorrhea https://t.co/2Wpo18KOEr
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WHO expert panel reaffirms no link between #vaccines and #autism The analysis also found no tie between aluminum adjuvants and autism. https://t.co/8Fsb1HjnBh
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Study links #baloxavir to lower hospitalization risk in flu outpatients The antiviral medication significantly reduced hospitalizations among females and patients under 50. https://t.co/kEVOGCURXR
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In call with clinicians, CDC recommends flu vaccines widely Both the CDC official and the WHO said preliminary UK data show that the current seasonal vaccine offers strong protection against subclade K. https://t.co/9sP08CNlY8
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Quick takes: Measles reappears in Connecticut, more infant botulism, avian flu in Florida birds This is Connecticut's first measles case since 2021. https://t.co/XWGZqXKtbW
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This is Connecticut's first measles case since 2021.
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Spain reports first known human-to-human #mpox clade 1b transmission outside Africa Previous cases in Europe had travel ties to endemic regions. https://t.co/5Zztp2xXQg Photo: NIAID / Flickr cc
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Older age, kidney disease, stroke tied to higher risk for potentially deadly illness after #West Nile infection Less than 1% of West Nile patients develop neuroinvasive illness, which involves the brain, spinal cord, and meninges. https://t.co/hvhIGbinLm
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FDA approves US-manufactured antibiotic under new priority review program The approval of Augmentin XR is the first under the Commissioner's National Priority Voucher program. https://t.co/WG7XpI3fZ7 Photo: Tony Webster / Wikimedia Commons
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New avian flu outbreaks reported in 5 states In Indiana, outbreaks at commercial duck meat facilities have affected more than 15,000 birds. https://t.co/AjiNyzLFuO
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US exceeds 1,900 measles cases as outbreaks expand The Utah-Arizona outbreak now has 254 cases. https://t.co/lncCP6uoQG
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#mRNA #COVID #vaccines tied to drop in death rate for 4 years Vaccinated adults had a 74% lower risk of death from severe COVID. https://t.co/oHJ2Wd1pWA
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PAHO warns of whooping cough vaccination gap Pertussis vaccination coverage dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 87% coverage in the region for the first dose. https://t.co/VkB74BpdSH
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Large study suggests midlife #flu #vaccination does not cut #Parkinson’s risk Different bacteria, viruses, and fungi have been suggested as possible causative pathogens for Parkinson’s. https://t.co/DklX7ngw1U
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In a world of profound change in public health, we are grateful to provide timely, comprehensive, and authoritative news, insights, and “straight talk” on emerging infectious disease threats. Please consider a gift to help make it possible, thanks! https://t.co/UP8Fq2RUdJ
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New CARB-X awards focus on novel diagnostics for respiratory infections ProtonDx and Exhalon will each receive $1 million in seed funding to evaluate the use of blood samples and exhaled breath for diagnosing lower respiratory tract infections. https://t.co/9z066Y3dn9
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Doctor groups form united front against RFK Jr’s efforts to limit vaccine access Physicians say a federal advisory panel's proposed restrictions on hepatitis B vaccine are part of a broad assault on vaccine access. https://t.co/sml5wC3mq3
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