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the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota

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NYC Legionnaire's outbreak grows, with 1 new death. As of August 28, 114 confirmed cases and 7 deaths have been reported, with 6 case-patients currently hospitalized.
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As of August 28, 114 confirmed cases and 7 deaths have been reported, with 6 case-patients currently hospitalized. 
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Surges in Africa are driving a worsening cholera situation, WHO says. Five African countries are experiencing acute cholera outbreaks, with high case fatality rates.
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US COVID-19 levels continue to climb gradually. Over the past week, test positivity for SARS-CoV-2 rose from 10.2% to 11.2%.
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RFK Jr deputy named CDC acting director as confusion surrounds COVID vaccine availability. Impacts from chaos at the CDC and more limited FDA COVID vaccine clearances are stirring more concerns and confusion. US Senate HELP Committee / Wikimedia Commons
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PAHO sounds alert for local chikungunya outbreaks, expanded Oropouche spread. In a chikungunya genotype shift, detection of ECSA at least four countries is concerning due to the risk of adaptation. Photo: microbiologybytes / Flickr cc
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Egg-linked Salmonella outbreak sickens nearly 100 in 18 states. The recalled eggs were distributed to grocery stores and food distributors in California and Nevada under three brand names: Nagatoshi Produce, Misuho, and Nijiya Markets. Photo: FDA
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CARB-X funds work on rapid diagnostic platform for neonatal sepsis. South Korean diagnostics company QuantaMatrix will receive $2.85 million to advance work on a test that can diagnosis sepsis in newborns within 6 hours from very small blood samples.
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South Korean diagnostics company QuantaMatrix will receive $2.85 million to advance work on a test that can diagnosis sepsis in newborns within 6 hours from very small blood samples.
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Shingles vaccine linked to lower heart attack risk. The absolute rate difference ranged from 1.2 to 2.2 fewer events per 1,000 person-years among all vaccinated adults.
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ACIP to review COVID, hep B, and MMRV vaccine recommendations at September meeting. The meeting, scheduled for September 18, will be widely watched amid upheaval at the CDC over vaccine recommendations.
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Health leaders, medical groups: CDC leader exodus puts nation's health at risk. The head of the Senate's HELP committee and two senior members said a hearing on the developments is needed as soon as possible.
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CDC director fired after she 'refused to rubber-stamp' Kennedy's vaccine directives. As a Senate-confirmed appointee, Monarez must be fired directly by the president. Photo: Raed Mansour/Flickr cc
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CDC cuts back foodborne illness surveillance program. The CDC's FoodNet program has reduced required surveillance from eight foodborne pathogens to two, a move some experts warn could leave the country more vulnerable to outbreaks.
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RT @AMRActionFund: A new global study estimates that 42 of every 100 primary care prescriptions contain #antibiotics, and more than half ar….
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The systematic review and meta-analysis of studies from 51 countries also found that 57% of antibiotic prescriptions in primary care were inappropriate. 
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RT @makemesickpod: Recently did a short podcast on these nasty little buggers, truly like something out of a horror movie. Thanks @CIDRAP f….
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HHS said the last time NWS was detected in animals or livestock in the United States was in the Florida Keys in 2017.
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RT @CitizenCohn: From @mtosterholm of @CIDRAP and Vaccine Integrity Project. "The loss of experienced, world-class infectious disease exper….
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FDA OKs updated COVID vaccines but places limits for kids, adults. The IDSA said narrowed indications go against science and risk lives, urging insurers to continue coverage based on medical society advice. Photo: Mecklenburg County / Flickr cc
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Only one fourth of news stories cited research when covering US measles outbreak, analysis finds. Less than half (43%) of all articles were published by mainstream news services.
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HHS details New World screwworm response after human case. HHS said the last time NWS was detected in animals or livestock in the United States was in the Florida Keys in 2017. Photo: Judy Gallagher / Wikimedia Commons
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PAHO warns antibiotic-resistant pertussis is spreading. Since 2024, antibiotic-resistant pertussis cases have been detected in four Americas countries: Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and the United States.
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Years lived with disability may signal #long-COVID risk, global researchers say. Of the 10 countries with the highest rates of years lived with disability in 2021, 80% were in the low, low-middle, and middle Socio-demographic Index categories.
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