Understanding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Role in Monitoring the COVID-19 Summer Surge
Understanding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Role in Monitoring the COVID-19 Summer Surge As the summer of 2023 unfolds, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a notable increase in COVID-19 cases across the United States. This rise is particularly evident in wastewater data, which has become a crucial tool […]
How CDC Uses Emergency Department Data to Watch for Unusual Patterns of Flu Amid Concerns Over H5N1 Bird Flu
How CDC Uses Emergency Department Data to Watch for Unusual Patterns of Flu Amid Concerns Over H5N1 Bird Flu The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) employs a sophisticated system known as the National Syndromic Surveillance Program (NSSP) to collect electronic health record data from over 6,500 healthcare facilities across the United States. This […]
CDC Warns of Rising Parvovirus B19 Cases Among Children and High-Risk Groups
CDC Warns of Rising Parvovirus B19 Cases Among Children and High-Risk Groups The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recently issued a health alert to medical professionals across the United States, urging them to be vigilant about the symptoms of fifth disease, also known as parvovirus B19. This viral infection, which is most […]
Avian Influenza Virus in Colorado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Urges Poultry Workers to Take Precautions
Avian Influenza Virus in Colorado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Urges Poultry Workers to Take Precautions The recent outbreak of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has raised significant concerns among health officials and the general public. In Colorado, five farm workers have tested positive for the virus, marking a critical point in […]