Brain worms are more common than you think. Here’s what doctors who’ve treated them say. | The Boston Globe
How common are brain worms like the one RFK Jr. said he had? These parasites are more common than you might think, Dr. David Hamer, co-lead of CEID’s EIDs, Climate Change, and One Health research core, told The Boston Globe. Parasitic worms are most commonly contracted through contaminated food and have little long-term effect, though […]
Dengue: why South America is the global epicenter of a historic outbreak | Infobae
Why are many South American countries seeing such increases in dengue cases? Dr. David Hamer, co-lead of CEID’s Climate Change & One Health research core, tells Latin American newspaper, Infobae, it may be a mix of factors, such as warmer temperatures, more rain due to El Niño weather patterns, & introduction of mosquito genotypes to […]
Researchers Support Increased Genomic Sequencing of Dengue for More Effective Prevention
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, March 19, 2024 Contact:Cassandra Kocek (BU Center on Emerging Infectious Diseases), ckocek@bu.eduJillian McKoy (BU School of Public Health), jpmckoy@bu.eduGina DiGravio (BU Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine), ginad@bu.edu ## Researchers Support Increased Genomic Sequencing of Dengue for More Effective Prevention Dengue is a disease characterized by fever, rash, headache, myalgia, and […]
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.
Is It COVID-19, a Cold, or the Flu? What to Do When COVID and Flu Cases Surge | The Brink
As Covid cases and wastewater levels rise along with other seasonal respiratory viruses like colds and the flu, it can be difficult to tell which may be causing your symptoms. CEID faculty member, Dr. David Hamer spoke to BU’s The Brink about the convergence these conditions. “Any respiratory symptoms should trigger testing, because SARS-CoV-2 is […]
Data Science and Surveillance: Reflections and Opportunities in Emerging Infectious Diseases – Nov. 29, 2023
CEID core on Data Science & Surveillance presents “Data Science and Surveillance: Reflections and Opportunities in Emerging Infectious Diseases”. When: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12-1 pm Where: 72 E. Concord St, L-403, Boston, MA and via Zoom This event features a discussion with Boston University faculty members, David Hamer, MD; Heather Hsu, MD, MPH; and […]
COVID rates are ticking up in Mass. Thanksgiving may not be the only reason | WBUR
COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts have increased slightly since Thanksgiving. However, they make up a smaller proportion of hospital emergency departments’ overall visits compared to this time last year. This is likely due to increased immunity over the last year from vaccinations and previous infections. CEID faculty member, Dr. David Hamer recommended people at higher risk […]
China seeing surge in ‘unexplained pneumonia’ — should we be worried here? | NBC 10 Boston
China has recently reported a surge of unexplained respiratory illness, particularly among children. However, many experts in the US don’t consider it a cause for alarm. CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer told NBC 10 Boston he theorizes this increase could be attributed to young children having become more “susceptible as a result of the lockdowns […]
Popular social media meme misrepresents flu vaccine ingredients | Associated Press
A popular meme has been misrepresenting the ingredients in flu vaccines, jokingly showing false ingredient lists. While some easily jump out as phony (i.e., demons and witches brew), other ingredients listed may be more difficult for consumers to identify as false. CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer spoke to AP News to fact check which ingredients […]
CEID launches four Core Research Initiatives
This year, as Boston University’s Center for Emerging Infectious Diseases Policy & Research (CEID) continues to pursue our mission to build resilience against new pandemic threats, we have focused our efforts on four Core Research Initiatives. These cores highlight high priority areas within emerging infectious that require closer linkage between research, operational response and policy: […]