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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota
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Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
The vaccine was fully protective in a small human challenge model, showing superior efficacy to the conventional 4-strain flu vaccine
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Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
The vaccine was fully protective in a small human challenge model, showing superior efficacy to the conventional 4-strain flu vaccine
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
November 26, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Reposting with key context:
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
The vaccine was fully protective in a small human challenge model, showing superior efficacy to the conventional 4-strain flu vaccine
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
The vaccine was fully protective in a small human challenge model, showing superior efficacy to the conventional 4-strain flu vaccine
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Utah, Arizona confirm more measles cases amid growing outbreaks
The US now has almost 1,800 measles cases.
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The US now has almost 1,800 measles cases.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Utah, Arizona confirm more measles cases amid growing outbreaks
The US now has almost 1,800 measles cases.
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The US now has almost 1,800 measles cases.
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#COVID patients have higher rates of #depression, #anxiety, #headache, and #fatigue before diagnosis, study suggests
The association may be explained by shared biological pathways, such as chronic inflammation and neuroinflammation.
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The association may be explained by shared biological pathways, such as chronic inflammation and neuroinflammation.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
#COVID patients have higher rates of #depression, #anxiety, #headache, and #fatigue before diagnosis, study suggests
The association may be explained by shared biological pathways, such as chronic inflammation and neuroinflammation.
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The association may be explained by shared biological pathways, such as chronic inflammation and neuroinflammation.
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CDC’s new deputy director is vocal critic of vaccines, advocated for ivermectin
Abraham did not publicly respond to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in Louisiana earlier this year for two months.
Abraham did not publicly respond to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in Louisiana earlier this year for two months.
CDC’s new deputy director is vocal critic of vaccines, advocated for ivermectin
Abraham did not publicly respond to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in Louisiana earlier this year for two months.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
CDC’s new deputy director is vocal critic of vaccines, advocated for ivermectin
Abraham did not publicly respond to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in Louisiana earlier this year for two months.
Abraham did not publicly respond to a pertussis (whooping cough) outbreak in Louisiana earlier this year for two months.
Petition calls for EPA to ban use of medically important antimicrobials in pesticides
A coalition of groups is asking the agency to ban pesticides containing oxytetracycline, streptomycin, gentamicin, kasugamycin, ipflufenoquin, and triazole fungicides.
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A coalition of groups is asking the agency to ban pesticides containing oxytetracycline, streptomycin, gentamicin, kasugamycin, ipflufenoquin, and triazole fungicides.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Petition calls for EPA to ban use of medically important antimicrobials in pesticides
A coalition of groups is asking the agency to ban pesticides containing oxytetracycline, streptomycin, gentamicin, kasugamycin, ipflufenoquin, and triazole fungicides.
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A coalition of groups is asking the agency to ban pesticides containing oxytetracycline, streptomycin, gentamicin, kasugamycin, ipflufenoquin, and triazole fungicides.
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Some high-flying tropical #mosquitoes carry disease-causing pathogens long distances, study finds
The mosquitoes, captured above Mali and Ghana, were found to be infected with arboviruses, protozoans, and parasitic worms.
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Photo: James Gathany / CDC
The mosquitoes, captured above Mali and Ghana, were found to be infected with arboviruses, protozoans, and parasitic worms.
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Photo: James Gathany / CDC
November 26, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Some high-flying tropical #mosquitoes carry disease-causing pathogens long distances, study finds
The mosquitoes, captured above Mali and Ghana, were found to be infected with arboviruses, protozoans, and parasitic worms.
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Photo: James Gathany / CDC
The mosquitoes, captured above Mali and Ghana, were found to be infected with arboviruses, protozoans, and parasitic worms.
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Photo: James Gathany / CDC
New WHO framework aims to tackle rising resistance to HIV, STI, and hepatitis treatments
Officials warn rising drug resistance could undo decades of progress in controlling HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
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Officials warn rising drug resistance could undo decades of progress in controlling HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
New WHO framework aims to tackle rising resistance to HIV, STI, and hepatitis treatments
Officials warn rising drug resistance could undo decades of progress in controlling HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
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Officials warn rising drug resistance could undo decades of progress in controlling HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.
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Common antibiotic linked to risk of acute respiratory failure in kids, young adults
Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Common antibiotic linked to risk of acute respiratory failure in kids, young adults
Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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Common antibiotic linked to risk of acute respiratory failure in kids, young adults
Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
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Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
November 25, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Common antibiotic linked to risk of acute respiratory failure in kids, young adults
Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Although the overall risk was low, Canadian researchers found a higher risk of acute respiratory failure in 10- to 25-year-olds who took trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/a...
Experimental mRNA #flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
The vaccine is 100% effective against both symptomatic and febrile flu, compared with 85% and 100% with the conventional 4-strain vaccine.
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Photo: Penn State / Flickr cc
The vaccine is 100% effective against both symptomatic and febrile flu, compared with 85% and 100% with the conventional 4-strain vaccine.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Experimental mRNA #flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness
The vaccine is 100% effective against both symptomatic and febrile flu, compared with 85% and 100% with the conventional 4-strain vaccine.
www.cidrap.umn.edu/i...
Photo: Penn State / Flickr cc
The vaccine is 100% effective against both symptomatic and febrile flu, compared with 85% and 100% with the conventional 4-strain vaccine.
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Photo: Penn State / Flickr cc
Third infant in Kentucky dies of whooping cough as national cases stay high for second year in a row
There are more than 25,000 cases of whopping cough reported so far in 2025.
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Photo: Dan Higgins/CDC
There are more than 25,000 cases of whopping cough reported so far in 2025.
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Photo: Dan Higgins/CDC
November 25, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Third infant in Kentucky dies of whooping cough as national cases stay high for second year in a row
There are more than 25,000 cases of whopping cough reported so far in 2025.
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Photo: Dan Higgins/CDC
There are more than 25,000 cases of whopping cough reported so far in 2025.
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Photo: Dan Higgins/CDC
Study maps 8 long-COVID symptom patterns in adults
The findings highlight the condition’s diverse manifestations and lays the groundwork for future research.
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The findings highlight the condition’s diverse manifestations and lays the groundwork for future research.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Study maps 8 long-COVID symptom patterns in adults
The findings highlight the condition’s diverse manifestations and lays the groundwork for future research.
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The findings highlight the condition’s diverse manifestations and lays the groundwork for future research.
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Ethiopia’s Marburg death toll rises to 5
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.
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Photo: James Joel/Flickr cc
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Ethiopia’s Marburg death toll rises to 5
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.
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Photo: James Joel/Flickr cc
The World Health Organization (WHO) said the source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.
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Photo: James Joel/Flickr cc
Estimate: US city-level #COVID indoor vaccine mandates had uneven, marginal effects
The requirements didn't increase weekly vaccination rates or cut cases and deaths in adults or children, despite their success in other countries.
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The requirements didn't increase weekly vaccination rates or cut cases and deaths in adults or children, despite their success in other countries.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Estimate: US city-level #COVID indoor vaccine mandates had uneven, marginal effects
The requirements didn't increase weekly vaccination rates or cut cases and deaths in adults or children, despite their success in other countries.
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The requirements didn't increase weekly vaccination rates or cut cases and deaths in adults or children, despite their success in other countries.
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3 studies: Nirsevimab highly effective against severe #RSV in infants; intervention boosts uptake
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
3 studies: Nirsevimab highly effective against severe #RSV in infants; intervention boosts uptake
The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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The analyses suggest 80% to 89% effectiveness in protecting infants against hospitalization and intensive care unit admission.
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Washington state officials confirm H5N5 avian flu patient has died from infection
All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Washington state officials confirm H5N5 avian flu patient has died from infection
All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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All previous human avian influenza infections had been caused by H5N1 and were relatively mild.
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Long #COVID takes $1 trillion global economic toll each year, analysis suggests
Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Long #COVID takes $1 trillion global economic toll each year, analysis suggests
Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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Study looks at COVID’s impact on national economies, healthcare systems, labor markets, and quality of life.
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Utah, South Carolina see more measles cases ahead of Thanksgiving
Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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Photo: CDC
Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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Photo: CDC
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Utah, South Carolina see more measles cases ahead of Thanksgiving
Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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Photo: CDC
Officials reported exposures at a high school and an international airport.
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Photo: CDC
US #COVID, #flu, and #RSV levels low but rising in many regions
Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:51 PM
US #COVID, #flu, and #RSV levels low but rising in many regions
Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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Only 3 states report moderate levels of acute respiratory illnesses.
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California identifies infant botulism cases tied to powdered formula from months before current outbreak
California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
California identifies infant botulism cases tied to powdered formula from months before current outbreak
California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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California health officials say the cases, which occurred from November 2024 to June 2025, have not been connected to the current outbreak.
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Public understanding of antibiotics is insufficient, global study finds
Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Public understanding of antibiotics is insufficient, global study finds
Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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Only 42% of respondents from 98 countries knew that antibiotics aren't effective against viruses.
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To tackle rising antibiotic resistance, GARDP aims for access
A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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November 24, 2025 at 5:44 PM
To tackle rising antibiotic resistance, GARDP aims for access
A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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A conversation with Francois Franceschi, PhD, of the Global Antibiotic Research & Development Partnership.
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Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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November 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Vaccine-supporting Cassidy declines to speak against RFK Jr.
But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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But Sen. Bill Cassidy, a physician, did emphasize his belief that vaccines are safe.
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"Attacking scientists as dishonest and corrupt comes straight out of the anti-vaccine playbook, said Peter Hotez, MD, codirector of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, who also helped develop an affordable, unpatented COVID-19 vaccine."
November 21, 2025 at 12:33 PM
"Attacking scientists as dishonest and corrupt comes straight out of the anti-vaccine playbook, said Peter Hotez, MD, codirector of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development, who also helped develop an affordable, unpatented COVID-19 vaccine."
Quick takes: Egg Salmonella outbreak called over, new Marburg cases in Ethiopia, intense flu in Japan
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
Quick takes: Egg Salmonella outbreak called over, new Marburg cases in Ethiopia, intense flu in Japan
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Quick takes: Egg Salmonella outbreak called over, new Marburg cases in Ethiopia, intense flu in Japan
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.
The CDC has closed its investigation into a Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs that sickened 105 people in 14 states.