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This Hot Topics in IPC updates you on the US Public Health Policy, Influenza, and so much more!

Here is what you need to know about the National Institutes of Health capping indirect cost rates for research funding.

Burnout among infection preventionists is a growing crisis exacerbated by the pandemic. This personal reflection highlights the emotional toll, systemic challenges, and urgent need for support.

A new H5N1 strain was found in Nevada dairy cows, challenging earlier transmission theories. This raises concerns about animal vulnerability, human health risks, and food safety. Experts emphasize the need for improved surveillance, biosecurity, and cross-sector collaboration to contain the virus spread.

Sepsis is a leading cause of death, often misdiagnosed and mistreated. Systems immunology and precision medicine offer hope for early diagnosis, personalized treatment, and better patient outcomes.

The US exit from the UNHRC and cuts to UNRWA funding jeopardize global health, humanitarian aid, and pandemic preparedness, isolating America and endangering millions worldwide.