Archive - YLE Other Infectious Diseases of Your Local Epidemiologist

Avian flu: Birds, cows, and now a human

What do we know? What do we not know?

Apr 2 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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February 2024

ACIP Cliff Notes: Feb 29 (RSV)

True safety signal detected, but benefits still outweigh risks

Feb 29 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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Florida’s recommendations give room for measles to spread

A slippery road we cannot go down

Feb 27 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD

July 2023

Malaria in the states: A sign of climate change?

Yes and no. It’s a little complicated. Here’s why.

Jul 5, 2023 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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June 2023

Remember monkeypox? It may be back in headlines

Remember monkeypox? Well, it’s now known as “mpox.” And you may start seeing it pop up in the news again. We have learned a lot since the massive…

Jun 6, 2023 •

Katelyn Jetelina

February 2023

Norovirus has entered the chat

Tired of respiratory viruses this winter? Not so fast. Norovirus has entered the room. Norovirus—a virus that causes stomach cramping, intense episodes…

Feb 23, 2023 •

Katelyn Jetelina

The Last of Us: Perspectives from an epidemiologist and a plant scientist

The hit TV show The Last of Us is taking the world by storm. It’s about a pandemic, but a very different one from the what we are experiencing now. It’s…

Feb 9, 2023 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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Cassandra Quave

January 2023

Why are there no eggs? Avian flu and keeping human risk low

Egg prices are up 60%, which means we are paying upwards of $5-7 for a dozen eggs. That is if you can find them. Why? A constellation of reasons, but…

Jan 24, 2023 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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November 2022

RSV is back: FAQ

We are seeing a tsunami of respiratory illnesses and, in its wake, severe disease and overcrowded hospitals. This is mainly driven by RSV, with flu…

Nov 10, 2022 •

Katelyn Jetelina

September 2022

The "common" viruses for our kids may be back

Emerging infectious diseases like monkeypox and polio capture many headlines, but parents of young children know it’s the “normal” viruses (now…

Sep 23, 2022 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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August 2022

It’s time for the ACAM2000 conversation

Monkeypox (MPX) cases continue to increase in the United States and across the globe. Concurrently, the availability of the best vaccine option…

Aug 18, 2022 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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How effective are MPX vaccines?

Vaccines will help control the monkeypox (MPX) outbreak. The bad news is that we desperately need more doses. And we don’t know how much the vaccines…

Aug 11, 2022 •

Katelyn Jetelina

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