As the colder weather approaches, we prepare in many ways, but we should always consider what needs to be done to protect our public health. The
The pathogen Streptococcus suis (S. suis) that causes infections in pigs is increasingly being seen in humans in some parts of the world. The infection
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
A newly released report from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Emerging Risk Knowledge Networks (EREN) has identified eight food safety issues as emerging risks.
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
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
The FDA has approved new, updated COVID-19 vaccines, which have been formulated to more closely target current variants and provide better protection against severe consequences.
Fall is just around the corner, which generally means an uptick in infectious respiratory diseases, including (yes, again) COVID. One particularly acute example of this
The summer may be winding down, but mosquitoes are still thriving – and carrying disease. With 11 cases of locally acquired dengue reported in Florida,
