I’m an epidemiologist and associate professor at Johns Hopkins, where I direct the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation. I have a PhD and an MPH. My book, Crisis Averted: The Hidden Science of Fighting Outbreaks was published by Viking in 2024.
Flu is finally turning a corner, but measles continues to spread across more than 30 states, mumps activity is ticking up in Maryland, and two suspected hemorrhagic fever cases in DRC are worth knowing about before your patients ask.
Measles surges to 1,136 cases across 28 states; RSV rising; updates on legionellosis, Hansen's disease, and infant botulism.
Something worth watching is developing in flu data this week. Activity that looked like it was winding down may have more to go, and it's showing up in children.
Measles continues to spread across multiple states. Q fever cases flagged in California and Maryland. Varicella remains stable. New mumps cases reported.
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Early vaccine effectiveness estimates for flu, Covid-19, and RSV are in. Here's what clinicians need to know for patient counseling and late-season decision-making.
CDC is investigating the first documented U.S. outbreak of NDM-1-producing Salmonella, linked to moringa powder capsules.
Measles outbreaks ongoing in multiple states; flu B rising; pertussis incidence elevated but below 2024 highs.
Disease surveillance for front-line clinicians, from the team behind Force of Infection
When a patient tests positive for measles, pertussis, or one of the other 120+ reportable diseases, a series of reports are initiated. Clinicians notify their local or state health department,
Outbreak alerts for busy clinicians