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Public ignorance, apathy toward avian flu could threaten containment, researchers say per CIDRAP "Despite the growing risks posed by HPAI, a concerning disconnect exists between public health experts' warnings and the public's awareness and response." cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz…

📒Public ignorance, apathy toward avian flu could threaten containment, researchers say cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz… #H5N1 CIDRAP

With 800 measles cases and 10 outbreaks so far in 2025, the US is on track to surpass the 2019 total of 1,274 cases—the highest number since the virus was declared eliminated in 2000 cidrap.umn.edu/measles/us-mea… via CIDRAP

Paxlovid may cut risk of stroke for at least 3 months after #COVID diagnosis Older adults and those with metabolic conditions such as obesity also received significant benefits against stroke and death. cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/paxlo… Photo: Anthony Quintano / Flickr cc

Three more states report first measles cases of the year Louisiana, Missouri, and Virginia all reported cases that have links to international travel. cidrap.umn.edu/measles/three-…

#COVID led to professional burnout for many health workers, survey suggests Rates of COVID-related professional stress, however, declined throughout the pandemic. cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/covid… Photo: Mufid Majnun / Unsplash

Vietnam reports H5N1 avian flu case with encephalitis Tests on respiratory samples were negative, but results were positive for the cerebrospinal fluid sample. cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz…

📒Vietnam reports H5N1 avian flu case with encephalitis cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz… #h5n1 #Vietnam CIDRAP

Study: Return-to-school policies not linked to antibiotic prescribing for pink eye Among more than 26,000 US children who had acute infective conjunctivitis in 2021, topical antibiotics were dispensed to 69%. cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-…

.CIDRAP : Vietnam reports #H5N1 avian flu case with encephalitis 🇻🇳🇻🇳 bit.ly/42H6d9t

Analysis suggests COVID-19 diminishes sperm quality A study at a fertility clinic in China ties COVID-19 exposure to reduced sperm count and lower sperm motility. cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/analy…

It's National Infant Immunization Week! Let's all do what we can to ensure the youngest and most vulnerable are protected against vaccine-preventable diseases. cdc.gov/vaccines/php/n… health.state.mn.us/news/pressrel/…

Missouri notes 243 #CWD cases, 7 newly affected counties Counties reporting their first CWD cases are Audrain, Callaway, Lewis, Marion, Miller, Morgan, and Texas, all of which abut CWD-positive areas. cidrap.umn.edu/chronic-wastin… Photo: Daniel Arndt / Flickr cc

US youths' mental health slide began before #COVID pandemic, data suggest In contrast, the proportion who had asthma or severe headache or migraine declined from 2016 to 2022. cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/us-yo…

Global Drug Facility cuts price of critical drug for resistant TB The 25% reduction in the price of pretomanid could save Global Drug Facility clients upwards of $3 million a year. cidrap.umn.edu/tuberculosis/g… Photo credit: USAID Central Asia / Flickr cc

Study identifies macrolide-resistance gene that may limit effect of empiric azithromycin In Kenyan children who received azithromycin after hospital discharge, a macrolide-resistance gene was tied to higher risk of re-hospitalization or death. cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobial-…

Quick takes: Mpox outbreak in Malawi, more H5N1 in Idaho and California dairy cows The cases in Malawi bring the number of African countries affected by mpox to 23. cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz…

New agreement geared toward universal avian flu vaccine The mRNA vaccine targets all major clades of the H5 avian flu subtype. cidrap.umn.edu/new-agreement-…

Texas measles total tops 600 cases New Mexico and Oklahoma, two states with Texas-related spread, also reported a few more cases. cidrap.umn.edu/measles/texas-… Photo: CDC / Molly Kurnit, MPH

Trial shows waning efficacy of RSV vaccine across 3 seasons Overall, efficacy against RSV infections was highest during season one. cidrap.umn.edu/respiratory-sy…