COVID vaccines found to cut risk of heart failure, blood clots following virus infection: Study | ABC News
“While there has been concern about the risk of myocarditis and other thromboembolic events following vaccination, this analysis highlights that the risk of such complications is notably higher when it comes from the SARS-CoV-2 infection itself,” CEID affiliate Dr. John Brownstein told ABC News.
The CDC Is Urging Travelers to Get Vaccinated Against Measles | Thrillist
With measles outbreaks currently reported in 17 states & 46 countries, CEID Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia reminds us that vaccination is the surest protection against it; nine out of 10 unvaccinated people exposed to measles end up developing a case of it themselves. Read more here.
Measles Outbreaks: Major Threat or More of the Same? | U.S. News
Delays to some kids receiving routine childhood vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, along with increased vaccine hesitancy, are both contributing to the higher than usual number of measles cases currently seen in the US, CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer tells U.S. News. Read the full article here.
4 years after the COVID emergency, what the coronavirus means today | WBUR
Four years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, local experts including CEID faculty member Dr. Cassandra Pierre share their reflections and lessons learned for future infectious disease threats. Read more on WBUR.
What to Know About Florida Travel During the Current Measles Outbreak | Thrillist
When asked how parents living in or traveling to Florida can protect their children from the recent increase in measles cases there, CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia recommends vaccination as the first line of defense. Additionally, if a measles case is detected, she advises to isolate quickly to avoid further transmission to others. Read more […]
How to Avoid Getting Sick on Your Next Cruise | Thrillist
Planning a cruise soon? CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia explained why illness can spread so easily on cruise ships, what precautions the cruise lines take to avoid the spread of illnesses in the first place, & how else vacationers can protect themselves. Read more on Thrillist.
Covid death toll in US likely 16% higher than official tally, study says | The Guardian
Speaking in The Guardian about his recent JAMA publication, CEID faculty Dr. Andrew Stokes noted that “there was marked regional variation,” in where COVID-attributable deaths occurred. The hardest-hit were non-metropolitan counties, especially in the west and the south – areas that don’t have as many resources for investigating deaths, and which have had lower levels […]
Researchers find many ‘natural’ and COVID-19 deaths likely related | Penn Today
A study collaborating between researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University, including CEID’s Dr. Andrew Stokes, provides compelling data suggesting that excess mortality rates from chronic illnesses and other natural causes were driven by COVID-19 infections. Read more about their findings here.
How Long Should You Isolate With COVID-19? Experts Are Split | TIME Magazine
With talks of the CDC potentially loosening their recommendations for COVIS-19 isolation periods, experts are divided in support of a possible change. Citing concerns about asymptomatic patients still being contagious, Dr. Ellie Murray shares her hesitancy about lessening current recommendations. Read more for experts’ takes on both stances.
C.D.C. Considers Ending 5-Day Isolation Period for Covid | New York Times
Though no changes to current recommendations have been made, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering loosening its recommendations regarding how long people should isolate after testing positive for the coronavirus. Experts, including CEID affiliate Dr. Syra Madad, share their thoughts about this potential change. Read more here.