CDC Emerging Infections

This is an official CDC Twitter profile featuring information from the National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (@CDC_NCEZID). You can verify all official CDC social media channels here: bit.ly/CDCSocialMedia…

Hantaviruses can be deadly and are mainly spread by rodents. Avoid contact with rodent urine, droppings, saliva, and nesting materials: cdc.gov/hantavirus/pre…

Funding through the Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Building (ELC) Program supported an investigation of a fungal infection related to a campsite in Louisiana. Read more: bit.ly/4kZwY0e

Mosquito and tick bites can make you sick with viruses like West Nile, Powassan, La Crosse, and more. Don’t just wave a hairbrush: use EPA-registered insect repellent and take other steps to prevent bites. bit.ly/CDC-PreventBug…

Vector-borne disease surveillance is one of the activities supported by CDC’s Epidemiology and Laboratory Capacity Building (ELC) Program. Learn more about the work in ELC at bit.ly/3TlIMy4

#DYK that swallowing even a small amount of water contaminated with certain germs can make you sick with diarrhea for up to 3 weeks? Learn easy ways to keep kids healthy at splash pads this summer:  cdc.gov/healthy-swimmi…

Salmonella Outbreak: 49 people sick in 27 states with 9 hospitalizations. Investigators used pathogen genomics to match Salmonella in geckos w/ the same type affecting sick people. More: cdc.gov/salmonella/out…

Salmonella Outbreak: 11 people sick in 10 states with 4 hospitalizations. Do not eat recalled Deep brand frozen sprouted beans. See the notice for full details: cdc.gov/salmonella/out…

CDC provides weekly data updates on COVID-19 variants that are found in wastewater (sewage). View and download the data: cdc.gov/nwss/rv/COVID1…

Planning to attend an agricultural fair where pigs, cows, or poultry may be present? CDC recommends precautions to help prevent the spread of #flu between people and certain animals. Read CDC’s guidance for preventive actions at fairs: bit.ly/4lNnUfw

Salmonella Outbreak UPDATE: A recall has been issued for World Market’s Emek Spread Pistachio Cacao Cream with Kadayif, 9.7oz with a best before date of April 1, 2027 and batch number: 250401. See the notice for full details: cdc.gov/salmonella/out…

CDC’s Arctic Investigations Program used Whole Genome Sequencing to enable the prevention of Invasive Streptococcus. Learn more: bit.ly/3RfPwwF

Preserving food in jars at home? Improper home canning of cactus (nopales) led to 8 cases of botulism in CA. Read more in a new report: bit.ly/4ezFlOe

As the U.S. fair season approaches, remember that influenza viruses can spread between certain animals, including cows, pigs and poultry, and people. CDC recommends precautions to help prevent the spread of flu between animals and people: tinyurl.com/4sxfzj65

.@CDC has declared the outbreak over & @US_FDA's investigation is complete. Recalled eggs are past expiration and should no longer be available for sale at retail stores. fda.gov/food/outbreaks…

In 2018, Krisandra Allen took a bioinformatics course, and it changed her life. Now, she helps implement genomic epidemiology in PH agencies. Read a professional Q&A with Allen on the field of genomic epidemiology and why it is the future of public health. cdc.gov/advanced-molec…

Heavy wind and rain from hurricanes can bring dangerous bacteria, like the kind that cause melioidosis, to the surface of the soil. If you must walk through floodwater, wear waterproof clothing, gloves, and boots. cdc.gov/melioidosis/ab…

Tick season is here – the little buggers can be hard to see! Always perform a thorough tick check after being in areas where ticks are common. Remove any attached ticks promptly to reduce your risk of getting sick from the germs their bites can spread. bit.ly/CDCPreventTick…

Caregivers: Are your children camp ready? Learn how to protect them from #sepsis, the body's extreme response to an infection. Almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Use our toolkit to help your children #GetAheadOfSepsis: bit.ly/3GwveNo