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Covid summer and confusion, measles, cucumber recall, maternal health declining, and a curious MAHA report

Your Local Epidemiologist • 1855 implied HN points • 02 Jun 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Vaccines Maternal health Disease outbreaks Health Policy
  1. COVID-19 cases are currently low in the U.S., but summer waves are common. A new variant could lead to increasing cases, so it's important to stay informed.
  2. There is a lot of confusion around who can get COVID-19 vaccines right now. Eligibility seems to change often, and it's crucial to keep up with the latest guidelines.
  3. The MAHA report raised concerns about children's health but lacked detail on important issues like poverty. We need clear strategies and proper funding to truly improve children's health.

Outbreak Outlook - National - Feb 17

Force of Infection • 152 implied HN points • 17 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Infectious Diseases Vaccination Healthcare policy Disease outbreaks
  1. Flu season is very severe this year, especially affecting young children, with many doctor visits for flu symptoms.
  2. COVID-19 cases are still around but are currently lower than flu cases. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 have slightly decreased recently.
  3. There have been notable outbreaks, like measles in Texas and human cases of bird flu in Nevada, showing the need for ongoing health monitoring.

Flu spikes

Force of Infection • 243 implied HN points • 03 Feb 25
🏥 Health Politics Public Health Disease outbreaks Health data Government Policy Health Risks
  1. Influenza activity is rising again, hitting high levels not seen since earlier in the season. This increase is particularly strong among young children, leading to more hospital visits.
  2. The data about flu activity is not completely reliable, with federal health data disrupted recently. This makes it harder to track how things are changing.
  3. COVID-19 is still around, with some signs of increased activity, especially in the Midwest, but severe cases are not rising significantly.

Outbreak Outlook - National - October 28

Force of Infection • 51 implied HN points • 28 Oct 24
🏥 Health Politics Infectious Disease Public Health Vaccination Disease outbreaks Food Safety
  1. Currently, respiratory illnesses like COVID-19 and RSV are at low levels across the country, which is a relief.
  2. Food recalls are happening for various products due to contamination, so it’s important to check what you have at home.
  3. There's a recommendation for a second COVID-19 vaccine dose for older adults and those at high risk to help protect against severe illness.
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Outbreak Outlook - National - February 12

Force of Infection • 66 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Vaccines Food Safety Disease outbreaks Global Health
  1. Influenza-like illness is on the rise, especially among children, with test positivity for influenza also increasing.
  2. COVID-19 hospitalizations are declining overall, but there are spikes in the 5-24 age group and in certain Southern regions.
  3. RSV activity is low nationally, and there are new RSV products entering the market.