The ongoing outbreak of fungal meningitis and other infections has highlighted the importance of a strong public health infrastructure. Being able to rapidly respond to this widespread outbreak helped save lives and prevent additional illness among thousands of exposed patients.
A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) article about the outbreak response and the impact of public health was published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association. To read the article, CLICK HERE.
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.