US respiratory virus levels tail off to low levels

Though the flu season is winding down, the CDC received 10 more reports of pediatric flu deaths, including one from a flu A/flu B coinfection.

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Common diabetes drug lowers SARS-CoV-2 levels, clinical trial finds

The mean SARS-CoV-2 viral load was reduced 3.6-fold with metformin.

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Trial data support non-antibiotic treatment for bacterial vaginosis

The trial found that the broad-spectrum antiseptic dequalinium chloride was noninferior to metronidazole, and more tolerable.

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Case report bolsters evidence for H5N1 avian flu spread from cow to Texas dairy worker

The patient worked at a farm where the illness was suspected in cows and in a region where H5N1 was confirmed in other dairy herds.

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Rotavirus vaccination not tied to NICU outbreaks, researchers say

Less than 1% of unvaccinated infants exposed to vaccinated babies contracted #rotavirus .

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Global survey shows #COVID booster uptake in question

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CIDRAP An Leavy This is a good read with some sound advice.

High-risk patients with #COVID symptoms should use PCR rather than rapid tests, study suggests
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Study out earlier today in MMWR

#SARSCoV2 Viral Shedding and Rapid Antigen Test Performance — November 2022–May 2023
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'Negativity about vaccines surged 27% on Twitter after COVID-19 vaccines first became available, according to a new study.' CIDRAP
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Groups call for 'actionable steps' to address antimicrobial resistance

Recommendations from the AMR Multi-Stakeholder Partnership Platform aim to inform negotiations at the upcoming United Nations High-Level Meeting on AMR.

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Dip in alcohol consumption in early pandemic linked to less social drinking

This decline in consumption was still evident in 2022 after the initial pandemic restrictions had ended.

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USDA genome sequence study sheds light on H5N1 avian flu spillover to cows, but data gaps remain

In other developments, the USDA said ground beef samples were negative for the virus and Michigan and Colorado announced emergency measures.

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Caregiver stress lessened after pandemic lockdowns lifted, study finds

Seventeen percent to 20% of caregivers reported poor mental health in the lockdown periods of 2020-2021.

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Great episode that helps to explain why an increase in H5N1 in cattle could lead to a much larger problem if zoonotic spread continues. Thanks Dr. Osterholm and @cidrap for the information.

Episode 156: H5N1: An Impending Crisis? cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/episo…

Illinois officials announce #CWD detection in another county

A wild deer exhibiting signs of CWD tested positive for the fatal prion disease in mid-March.

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High-risk patients with #COVID symptoms should use PCR rather than rapid tests, study suggests

The sensitivity of rapid tests was 47%, compared with RT-PCR and 80% versus viral culture.

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New 'Osterholm Update' podcast episode! Michael Osterholm & Chris Dall discuss the spread of H5N1 avian flu in cows, #COVID19 trends, long COVID, the safety of raw milk & dairy products, & 'This Week in Public Health History.' Plus podcast team interviews!

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A few #BirdFlu updates courtesy of CIDRAP

FDA finds no live #H5N1 avian flu virus in sour cream or cottage cheese, will assess raw milk cidrap.umn.edu/avian-influenz…

#mpox A meta-analysis reveals that, for pre-exposure prophylactic vaccination, the vaccine effectiveness (VE) of one Jynneos dose ranged from 35% to 86%, and VE for post-exposure prophylactic vaccination ranged from 78% and 89% for one dose cidrap.umn.edu/mpox/jynneos-e… via CIDRAP

Peer support valuable intervention for health worker stress during COVID-19, study shows

The treatment effect was seen most strongly in HCWs 30 years and younger.

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