Computerized stewardship prompt linked to improved antibiotic prescribing in two trials

A prompt in the electronic health record was associated with significant reductions in extended-spectrum antibiotic prescribing for pneumonia and UTI patients.

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Quick takes: USDA reports avian flu in one more dairy herd, more US mpox cases, polio in Africa

With the virus now reported in five Michigan dairy herds, state health officials reminded residents to avoid drinking raw unpasteurized milk.

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US respiratory virus activity continues to tail off

Wastewater COVID detections declined to the minimal level and are highest in the Midwest.

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Report: Less than half of nursing home residents up to date on COVID vaccines

Despite the risk of severe infection from COVID-19, the study authors found that only 40.5% of residents were up to date with COVID vaccination.

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Adult #vaccines offer substantial return on investment when considering full value, report says

The return of up to $4,637 per vaccine course translates to billions of dollars in net monetary benefits, the authors say.

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Tazewell County, Virginia reports first #CWD case

The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources confirmed the fatal prion disease in a buck harvested by a hunter in November 2023.

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Data: #Mpox rates steady year-round in Africa, vary by season in Northern Hemisphere tropics

Most cases occurred at lower latitudes from January to July but were seen mainly at higher latitudes from August to December.

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CARB-X funds development of rapid, affordable gonorrhea test

Diagnostics and health technology company Scout say its test can detect gonorrhea infections in 30 minutes, at less than half the cost of other options.

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Great news for those in areas experiencing an increase in outbreaks. As of the beginning of March Cholera has already claimed close to 1000 lives this year globally. Thanks CIDRAP for the update.

WHO prequalifies simplified version of oral cholera vaccine

Global health groups propose new terminology for pathogens that spread through the air

Also, the group steered away from defined cutoffs that scientists have used to distinguish larger particles from smaller ones.

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Study highlights heavy global burden of infectious diseases

Researchers estimate that 85 pathogens accounted for 704 million disability-adjusted life years globally in 2019.

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COVID vaccination in kids protects against serious outcomes, but it wanes over time, new data show

For critical illness VE was 38% if the last dose was received any time within the previous year.

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Severe #COVID in older adults may be due to greater viral load, weaker immune response

This age-group may respond more favorably to immunomodulatory therapies aimed at certain inflammatory cytokines, the authors say.

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CDC warns of Salmonella outbreak linked to fresh basil

So far 12 people have reported illnesses.

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Study: Time to walk, drive to #COVID vaccination sites may have deterred some

Nearly half of all physically able vaccine seekers (47%) could walk to COVID-19 vaccination sites within 15 minutes.

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New 'Osterholm Update' podcast episode! Michael Osterholm & Chris Dall discuss national & global #COVID19 trends, research on #LongCOVID , US measles cases, & 'This Week in Public Health History,' plus interviews w/ 2 members of the podcast team

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