Oral E. coli Vaccine Promising
The August 2000 issue of the journal Infection and Immunity published findings that seem promising for an experimental oral vaccine against pathogenic Escherichia coli. Currently being tested on Israeli military volunteers, the vaccine appears to be safe and to stimulate an appropriate immune response. The study was conducted by researchers from the Israeli Defense Force; Tel Aviv University; Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; University of Negrev; Hebrew University and Hassadah Medical School, Jerusalem; the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Washington, DC; and the University of Goteborg, Sweden. For more information visit www.asm.usa.org.
The CDC at a Crossroads: Budget Cuts, Public Health, and the Growing Threat of Infectious Diseases
March 12th 2025Budget cuts to the CDC threaten disease surveillance, outbreak response, and public health programs, increasing risks from measles, avian flu, and future pandemics while straining health care infrastructure nationwide.
Standing Up for Science: A Rally Participant’s Perspective
March 11th 2025Infection Control Today's Editorial Advisory Board member and contributing editor, Heather Stoltzfus, MPH, RN, CIC, recently joined the Stand Up for Science rally in Washington, DC. She gives a first-person perspective on the rally and the rally-goers' strong message.
