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Outbreak Report
by Frank Esper M.D.
Outbreak Report allows for the up to date information on infections in the USA and around the world. Presenting the facts in a quick, easy to understand way.
Episodes
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Outbreak Report Dec 3 2012: This is a weird cold and flu season
Cold and flu virus season has been out of whack ever since the extraordinarily warm summer of 2011. We discuss what happened early this year and how these viruses are now making an early assault ...which makes me worry that 2012/2013 colds and flu may be longer and possibly more severe than…
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Outbreak Report Nov 26 2012: Pertussis Vaccine in Pregnancy
This report deals with the new ACIP recommendations for Pertussis vaccination for all pregnancies. This is in response to the 37,000 cases of pertussis in the USA since 2010. We go over the recommendations and reasoning behind them. Listen to the Podcast: Outbreak Report Nov 26 2012: Pertussis...
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Outbreak Report Nov 5 2012: New Influenza strain H3N2v
This report deals with the latest update on the surprise outbreak of a novel influenza virus called H3N2v. We go over all the latest news on where the infection is, how people are contracting the illness and how to treat. Listen to the Podcast: Outbreak Report Nov 5 2012: New Influenza strain H3N2v
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Outbreak Report Oct 31 2012: Infections following hurricane Sandy
This report deals with the concerns of outbreaks of infections from contaminated storm and flood waters in New Jersey and New York following Hurricane Sandy. We discuss the likelihood of severe outbreaks, which infections to be concerned about, and ways to prevent illness from contaminated water...
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Outbreak Report Oct 29 2012: Fungal Meningitis Update, Salmonella Peanut Butter Contamination
This podcast overviews 2 recent outbreaks being investigated by the CDC First: Updated cases on the fungal meningitis associated with contaminated steroid injections. Also details new recommendations on followup for exposed people Second: The latest on the Salmonella infections associated with...
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Outbreak Report Oct 22 2012 - Fungal Meningitis Outbreak
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