Over the past 10 years, the fungus Candida auris has emerged independently on three continents, suggesting that it's adapted to survive hotter temperatures. Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at JHSPH's Arturo Casadevall explains why the World Health Organization (WHO)'s labeled it a “critical pathogen.” publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/the-risin…

"The key to preventing sloth fever is to protect yourself against bug bites, especially in areas with high transmission like Brazil and Cuba," says Amesh Adalja popsugar.com/travel/oropouc…

Did a short podcast with Stephanie Desmon and the Public Health On Call crew about the fall vaccination season. COVID and influenza vaccines for all, RSV vaccines for some...

COVID vaccines are one of the best and safest ways to protect against severe illness and hospitalization. Updated COVID vaccines are chosen to target the variants currently circulating and are recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/what-to-k…

Curious why we see summer waves of COVID, but not flu or RSV? Virologist @AndrewPekosz dives into the science behind seasonal virus trends and what it means for your health this year. 🎧 johnshopkinssph.libsyn.com/798-when-shoul…

Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute's deputy director Photini Sinnis interviewed by TIME magazine explains how the risk of mosquito-borne infections is likely to increase since #mosquitoes are multiplying. Read it here. yahoo.com/news/why-mosqu… via Yahoo News Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at JHSPH

"Candida auris is sufficiently spread and is in so many hospitals that it will continue to be a problem going forward. We need better drugs, and we need more surveillance," says Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at JHSPH's Arturo Casadevall. publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/the-risin…

“People are like, ‘There’s not a whole lot you can do about it,’ and that is why, societally, we need to do something about it,” @GGronvall says. “We did this for water once upon a time, and we can do it for air.” scientificamerican.com/article/kids-a…

"People at higher risk of severe illness should consider getting an updated COVID vaccine ASAP. Everyone who is eligible should get one by mid-October in order to build immunity ahead of holiday travel and gatherings," says Andrew Pekosz wtxl.com/health/coronav…

Untangling relationships among sleep, physical activity, and brain health may suggest ways to reduce dementia risk. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/activity-…

Advances in three key areas will help us ensure people everywhere enjoy longer, healthier lives. magazine.publichealth.jhu.edu/2024/rewriting…