CDC Estimates Up to 41 Million U.S. Flu Cases Annually. How Do They Know?
Each fall, we hear about flu cases beginning to increase, and public health expert advice to be vaccinated. Although it is impossible to provide an
Category: Influenza
The Continued Evolution of Diseases and their Vaccines: featuring Pertussis
There have been a number of reports of increased incidences of whooping cough (Bordetella pertussis (BP)) in the U.S., with clinical cases having risen throughout the
COVID Testing Updates: Be Prepared for Rising Cases
Ironically enough, Fall’s falling temperatures, leaves, and potential snow brings a rise in respiratory diseases, with an expectation that this year will bring another rise
RSV, COVID, Flu: The When and Who of Vaccination
Respiratory viruses tend to spread at heightened rates in the fall and winter, peaking from December to February. Thus, fall vaccination against the viruses is
Pertussis Cases Whoop to Worst Outbreak in Decades
Pertussis Cases Whoop to Worst Outbreak in Decades As noted in this week’s public health news from TAG, reported cases of pertussis (whooping cough) have
Infectious Diseases Thrive through Travel
In last week’s public health article, we discussed the fact that measles were increasing due, in part, to international travel. Following up on a similar
Australia’s Infectious Diseases Trends May Portend Ours
As noted in our Key Points this week, Australia has seen a significant uptick in COVID-19 and flu hospitalizations in recent weeks. As we’ve discussed
Southern Hemisphere Flu Emergence Can Be Predictive for Northern Hemisphere
With the seasonal weather of the Southern Hemisphere opposite that of the Northern Hemisphere, the rates of seasonal diseases of the Southern Hemisphere can be
The Facts about Marburg and Candida auris
Two emerging infectious diseases have been in the news in recent weeks. While both have some potential for infecting workers, Marburg is primarily being seen
Wastewater Testing Initiatives Showing Emerging Disease
In September 2020, CDC launched a National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) to help track the presence of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. But it
