Archive - Force of Infection

Avian flu case without known animal contact

Latest news from H5N1

Sep 6 •

Do kids need to get sick to build their immune systems?

An interview with an immunologist on whether exposure to germs helps the immune system to develop in children.

Sep 4 •

Outbreak Outlook for Labor Day weekend

Most of the country is still in the thick of the summer Covid-19 wave. Plus updates on cold-causing viruses, measles, and the deli meat recall.

Sep 1

August 2024

Two common respiratory pathogens to watch in the months ahead

EV-D68 and Mycoplasma pneumoniae in focus

Aug 29 •

Outbreak Outlook - Aug 26

The first glimmer of influenza-like illness appears on the horizon.

Aug 26

Outbreak Outlook - Aug 19

New Covid-19 vaccines available soon.

Aug 19

Mpox public health emergency declared; Rising parvovirus activity in the U.S.

Two significant mid-week updates:

Aug 14 •

Outbreak Outlook - Aug 12

Summer Covid wave is still going, with no signs of peaking yet.

Aug 12

Outbreak Outlook - Aug 5

Summer Covid-19 wave drags on.

Aug 5

July 2024

deli meat and cinnamon recalled

Boar's Head deli and various cinnamon products recalled

Jul 31 •

Outbreak Outlook - July 29

Covid-19 activity is widespread across the country

Jul 29

Celebrating early reviews of Crisis Averted

75 days until my book birthday!

Jul 25 •

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