Tag Archives: Infections

CDC Releases Guidance for Preventing Spread of Infections in Schools to Keep Children Healthy and Learning

Today, CDC released consolidated, evidence-based guidance for preventing the spread of infections in K-12 schools.

Multiple Multistate Outbreaks of Human Salmonella Infections Linked to Live Poultry in Backyard Flocks

Salmonella infections don’t just come from contaminated food-they can come from contact with animals, too. Many Salmonella infections occur in people who have contact with certain types of animals.

CDC Investigating Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement

CDC, several states, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration are investigating a multistate outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) in 13 states.

Update: Multistate Outbreak of E. coli O157:H7 Infections – Media Statement

On January 10, 2018, the Public Health Agency of Canada reported that an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing E. coli O157:H7 infections (STEC O157:H7) they had identified was linked to romaine lettuce appears to be over.

HIV Declines Among Young People and Drives Overall Decrease in New HIV Infections

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) launched a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through the Center for Forecasting and Outbreak Analytics (CFA) to establish an outbreak response network for disease forecasting to support decision makers during public health emergencies.