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H5N1 Avian Flu Crisis: The Growing Threat to US Food Supply and Public Health

Experts Niobis Queiro, MBA, and Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, discuss how Medicaid cuts could impact infection prevention, reduce vaccinations, and strain health systems, exacerbating health disparities.

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Is Whooping Cough the “Canary in a Coal Mine” for Other Infectious Disease Outbreaks?

The growing H5N1 avian flu outbreak threatens public health and food security. Without urgent action, mutations could spark human-to-human transmission, creating the next global pandemic.

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Hantavirus: What the Public and Health Care Professionals Should Know

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Whooping Cough Resurgence Raises Questions: Booster Shot or Titer Test?

Hantavirus infections transmitted through rodent exposure can be deadly. To reduce transmission, infection prevention personnel should focus on early detection, rodent control, and public awareness.

From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention

Whooping cough immunity can wane over time. Experts explain why a titer test may not be the best choice and boosters are essential for lasting protection.

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The Impact of Medicaid Cuts on Infection Prevention and Public Health

Reusable health care textiles enhance infection prevention, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chains. Hygienically clean textiles offer a sustainable, cost-effective alternative to disposable PPE, ensuring patient safety and environmental responsibility.

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H5N1 Avian Flu Crisis: The Growing Threat to US Food Supply and Public Health

Experts Niobis Queiro, MBA, and Imamu Tomlinson, MD, MBA, discuss how Medicaid cuts could impact infection prevention, reduce vaccinations, and strain health systems, exacerbating health disparities.

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Is Whooping Cough the “Canary in a Coal Mine” for Other Infectious Disease Outbreaks?

The growing H5N1 avian flu outbreak threatens public health and food security. Without urgent action, mutations could spark human-to-human transmission, creating the next global pandemic.

Hantavirus: What the Public and Health Care Professionals Should Know

Whooping Cough Resurgence Raises Questions: Booster Shot or Titer Test?

Hantavirus infections transmitted through rodent exposure can be deadly. To reduce transmission, infection prevention personnel should focus on early detection, rodent control, and public awareness.

From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention

Whooping cough immunity can wane over time. Experts explain why a titer test may not be the best choice and boosters are essential for lasting protection.