Is There a Vaccine for H5N1 Influenza? | MedPage Today
With dairy farmers currently the most likely to be exposed to H5N1, some experts suggest this may be a subgroup to prioritize vaccinating. CEID director, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia notes that now is the time to be talking about vaccines, “including the current stockpile, the capacity to manufacture new doses if need be, and the designs of […]
The H5N1 Outbreak Is Not a Test Run, It’s a Warning Shot | MedPage Today
In an opinion piece for in MedPage Today, CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia shares why increasing virus evolution for mammal-to-mammal transmission, such as the current H5N1 cases in cows, is concerning and why now is the time to study the virus and develop countermeasures- before it spreads more broadly to humans. Read more here.
Smallpox may be gone but U.S. should better prepare for its return, report says | Science
Smallpox is still the only human disease to have been fully eradicated. However, the risk of reemergence isn’t fully nonzero, says CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia who served on National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM)’s committee that wrote a government-requested report on smallpox preparedness. Read more from Science.
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.
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.
Flu Season Has an Annoying Side Effect: ‘Sick Shaming’ at Work | WSJ
Speaking to the Wall Street Journal, CEID Director, Dr. Nahid Bhadelia commented on importance of staying home when sick. She explained that the added burden COVID-19 will be included on top of other respiratory viruses from here on out. Read the full article here.
New analysis reveals many excess deaths attributed to natural causes are actually uncounted COVID-19 deaths | Medical Xpress
A recent publication co-authored by CEID faculty, Dr. Andrew Stokes quantifies the number of excess deaths attributed to COVID-19. The findings showed that many COVID-19 deaths went uncounted during the pandemic, even well beyond the initial phase of the pandemic, according to Dr. Stokes. This study allows researchers to better understand the true toll of […]
The Case of the Never-Ending Illness | The New York Times
Feel like you’re getting sick more often this winter? CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia spoke to The New York Times, discussing factors that could be contributing. Read the full article here.
MassCPR Symposium: Pandemic Preparedness event recap
Politicians and leaders in healthcare, research, and policy gathered for Massachusetts Consortium on Pathogen Readiness (MassCPR)’s Symposium on Pandemic Preparedness on November 14, 2023. The event kicked off with a keynote discussion with former Prime Minister of New Zealand Dame Jacinda Ardern, Sir Ashley Bloomfield, and Dame Juliet Gerrard, moderated by Dr. Louise Ivers of […]