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The Unnecessary Cost of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Safe, effective, life-saving – the benefits of vaccines for protecting public health are numerous and robust. Yet, in the U.S., there...

Mar 06, 2017 | Kim Rodgers

Preparing for the Growing Threat of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses

During the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the warm weather. But with climate change and lack of...

Jul 14, 2015 | Stella Bartholet

Immunization, Infectious Disease CDC MMWR and Telebriefing: National Measles Update On April 29, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released an MMWR article about the increase in measles cases in the U.S. Additionally, CDC hosted a telebriefing about the topic; visit this website to find the audio recording and transcript. Measles was eliminated in the United States in 2000, but during January 1–April […] Apr 30, 2019 \| Kim Rodgers
Tools & Resources, Immunization, Infectious Disease Ongoing Measles Outbreaks: Important Information for Health Professionals As you may know, there have been multiple outbreaks of measles in the U.S. recently. Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus is so contagious that if one person has it, up to 9 of 10 people around them will also become infected if they are […] Apr 15, 2019 \| Kim Rodgers
Tools & Resources, Vector Control National Mosquito Control Awareness Week: Protect Yourself and Your Community By Elisabeth Martinez, Intern, and Chelsea Gridley-Smith, Senior Program Analyst, NACCHO With the arrival of summer and Fourth of July festivities just around the corner, many people are spending more time outside. The rising temperatures invite a host of disease vectors, including mosquitoes, so proper protection is key. You can play an important role in preventing […] Jun 27, 2018 \| Michelle Shapiro
The Unnecessary Cost of Vaccine-Preventable Diseases Safe, effective, life-saving – the benefits of vaccines for protecting public health are numerous and robust. Yet, in the U.S., there continues to be a resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases, including measles and mumps. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a record number of measles cases (667) in 2014, followed by a large, […] Mar 06, 2017 \| Kim Rodgers
Preparing for the Growing Threat of Mosquito-Borne Illnesses During the summer, mosquitoes can be a nuisance when trying to enjoy the warm weather. But with climate change and lack of surveillance funding, mosquitoes are developing into more than an irritating pest—instead they pose a major threat to public health in the United States. Arboviral surveillance funding has decreased by nearly two-thirds in the […] Jul 14, 2015 \| Stella Bartholet