May was a busy month for three of our CT Emerging Infections Program at YaleSPH teams, traveling to meet with our colleagues from the other EIP sites! It was great to see both new and familiar faces and to hear all about what the other sites have been working on since we last met.

Breakthrough Invasive Fungal Infections in Patients with High-Risk Hematological Disorders Receiving Voriconazole and Posaconazole Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review ✅ Just Accepted 🔗 bit.ly/3VSBrs8

#Vaccines help adults stay healthy by protecting against potentially serious diseases including #flu, #pneumonia, #shingles, #COVID-19, and more ... Learn more at: nfid.org/immunization/ #GetVaccinated

Study shows that between April 2020-March 2023, more than 1️⃣ in 5️⃣ adults did not recover from SARS-CoV-2 infection within 3️⃣ months #Vaccination prior to infection was associated with shorter recovery times ow.ly/lObi50SnSws via JAMA Network #GetVaccinated

CT Emerging Infections Program at YaleSPH staff emerged from our offices for a day of team building and fun! We had a fantastic time aboard the Sea Mist @seamistthimbleisland touring the Thimble Islands and chatting about their history.

Omar Guerrero is a recent Yale MPH graduate who worked on the FoodCORE project at the CT Emerging Infections Program. Congratulations to Omar and all our other amazing Yale EIP students! #Classof2024

LISTERIA OUTBREAK UPDATE: 34 people sick in 13 states, with 2 deaths. Several Boar’s Head deli meat products have been recalled. Do not eat recalled products. Those at increased risk of illness should heat all other deli meats before eating. Read more: bit.ly/3W27zby

Viral hepatitis affects millions of people worldwide, causing both short-term and chronic liver disease. It leads to more than 1 million deaths each year. CDC works to combat viral hepatitis around the world. On #WorldHepatitisDay, learn more: bit.ly/46eGYNb

Investigation of an Mpox Outbreak Affecting Many Vaccinated Persons in Chicago, Illinois—March 2023–June 2023 bit.ly/46h6vFi

🌍 Today is World Hepatitis Day 🌍 The #CDC is committed to eliminating viral #hepatitis as a global public health threat by providing strategic direction in programmatic support, technical assistance, and strategic leadership. Learn more: bit.ly/465U27o #CDCNPIN

#AntimicrobialResistance (AR) is a global public health threat, affecting people at all stages of life in every part of the world. Discover 4 key facts you may not know about AR: bit.ly/46tp6OR

Catharina Ausfahl is an undergraduate student at Johns Hopkins University who worked on the RESP-NET and HAIC projects at the CT Emerging Infections Program for her summer internship. Thank you for all your help this summer and best of luck in your future endeavors!

During National Immunization Awareness Month, make sure you and your loved ones are up to date on recommended vaccines. 💉 Talk to your doctor about which vaccines are right for you. Learn more from CDC: bit.ly/3WOvCMR

Publication Alert! A new MMWR analysis of FoodNet data found increased incidence of certain foodborne pathogens in 2023, likely driven by improved detection methods. Read more about it at cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7… CDC CT Public Health

Fungal Disease Awareness Week is September 16-20. Each day will highlight a different fungal disease topic. For #FungalWeek24, raise awareness to help protect people, plants, and animals from the growing impact of fungal diseases. bit.ly/4dyCy6u

People can get fungal diseases from contact with an infected animal, skin scrapes that are exposed to fungi in dirt or plants, and from breathing fungal spores in the air. This #FungalWeek24, learn about how fungal diseases are a #OneHealth issue: bit.ly/4cvKYKN.

Climate change may cause fungal diseases to emerge.  As temperatures rise, more fungi may adapt and become able to survive at the human body temperature and cause infections. Learn more: bit.ly/4dN2Xx2 #FungalWeek24