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Infectious Disease |
The Issues | Plans Not Complete for Flu Pandemic
A third of the countries that have developed plans to respond to an influenza pandemic do not prioritize who should get vaccinations, antiviral medications and other critical resources, according to a JHSPH study. More Pertussis in States with Lax Immunization Laws
States that make it easier for parents to avoid vaccinating their children are associated with a higher incidence of pertussis, investigators report. Prediction Model for Hantavirus
Using satellite imagery, School scientists were able to forecast an increase in hantavirus infections in the Four Corners region of the U.S. | Faster Tuberculosis Test
School researchers developed a new, rapid test for tuberculosis that produces results within a week, compared to a month turnaround time for the current culture-based testing.  |
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