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- Stop the Spread: Vaccinate, Educate, and Protect Against Measles!
Measles is a highly infectious viral disease that spreads rapidly through the air when an infected person breathes, coughs, or sneezes. It can lead to severe illness, complications, and even be life-threatening. In 2023, there were an estimated 107 500 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years. Measles is highly contagious. If one person has it, up … Continue reading Stop the Spread: Vaccinate, Educate, and Protect Against Measles! - Think TB: Raising Tuberculosis Awareness and Enhancing Public Health Practices (April 2, 2025 at 11:00am CT)
Join the Region IV Public Health Training Center for the upcoming webinar to enhance your knowledge on tuberculosis and its implications for public health practice. This session is designed to help public health professionals recognize transmission risks, understand local and national epidemiological trends, and explore the significance of treatment burden and compliance. Learn the critical role of collaboration with state TB programs in effectively managing and preventing TB … Continue reading Think TB: Raising Tuberculosis Awareness and Enhancing Public Health Practices (April 2, 2025 at 11:00am CT) - Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV)
Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus causing cold-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, and congestion. In Alabama, HMPV cases have been on the rise, especially during the winter and early spring. It poses a higher risk to young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. Join us at the ARC IPC as we are joined by Dr. Rachel Lee, MD, MSPH, Chief … Continue reading Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) - Rising Infectious Diseases: Understanding the Post-COVID Surge (February 25, 2025 at 12:00pm CT)The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically reshaped the global health landscape, leading to a surge in new and re-emerging infectious diseases. This webinar will delve into the complex world of infectious diseases that have emerged or re-emerged in the wake of the pandemic. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the underlying factors driving the spread and evolution of these diseases, including environmental changes, social behaviors, … Continue reading Rising Infectious Diseases: Understanding the Post-COVID Surge (February 25, 2025 at 12:00pm CT)
- Human Metapneumovirus: Why it matters and how to stay protectedHuman metapneumovirus (HMPV) is a respiratory virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms and mild upper respiratory infections. However, it can occasionally result in more serious lower respiratory issues, such as pneumonia, asthma exacerbations, or worsening of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It poses a greater risk to young children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems. HMPV infections are most prevalent in the winter … Continue reading Human Metapneumovirus: Why it matters and how to stay protected
