In The News: Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
The virus is most prevalent in semi-tropical and tropical areas, such as Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Tropical diseases could spread more widely in the U.S. as the climate changes.
Travelers may have an additional step at the airport this holiday season. The CDC is expanding its testing of international air travelers for flu, RSV, COVID-19, and other viruses.
Those dealing with cold and flu season are not alone this time of year. Experts describe the fall season as the prime time to see several respiratory illnesses going around.
The CDC found a parasite called Angiostrongylus cantonensis (A. cantonensis) in brown rats from Atlanta. Humans can get infected by consuming snails or other foods that have picked up rat droppings.
With RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season almost in full swing, medical professionals are urging people to speak to their healthcare providers about getting vaccinated.
As we head into fall, new variants of Covid-19 are circulating. So, you may be wondering if we’ll see the same surge in cases this fall that we’ve experienced for the past couple of years.
"What is the most dangerous animal in the world?” The answer might surprise you, according to Chad Cross and Louisa Messenger, professors with the 51ԹϺ School of Public Health.
"What is the most dangerous animal in the world?” The answer might surprise you, according to Chad Cross and Louisa Messenger, professors with the 51ԹϺ School of Public Health.
The flu vaccine is now available in the Las Vegas Valley. Does it seem early to you? Officials are being diligent this years based on current trends.
COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Together, they are called the "tripledemic" and health experts say they're seeing its return in Southern Nevada.
COVID-19, RSV and the flu. Together, they are called the "tripledemic" and health experts say they're seeing its return in Southern Nevada.
"Eg.5" is an omicron spinoff blamed for driving up the number of COVID hospitalizations around the U.S. Health officials now say it's the most prevalent variant, responsible for 1 out of every 6 new COVID infections.
