Amesh Adalja

In this TV interview I discuss this year’s respiratory virus season

In this piece I write about the value of vaccines to individual humans

In this video I discuss Hansen’s Disease

Global measles vaccinations are nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, WHO report finds New report suggests the number of children vaccinated against measles globally — which declined during the Covid-19 pandemic — is nearly back to pre-pandemic levels.

“But while the number of overall cases increased, the number of deaths declined, with the report estimating 95,000 deaths, an 11% drop since 2019. That seeming contradiction — more cases but fewer deaths — reflects where outbreaks are happening” www.statnews.com/2025/11/28/m...

RFK is in charge of flu season — and trouble may be ahead - Salon.com Viral mutations are driving a surge in illness. Can Americans trust the Trump admin for guidance?

In this piece I’m quoted about the upcoming influenza season and how everything is completely in disarray with RFK holding power over CDC www.salon.com/2025/11/28/r...

In this video I discuss how the control of infectious diseases—via science and technology—has been instrumental in the human species’ success and something that every human who values their life should be thankful for

CDC’s new deputy director is vocal critic of vaccines, advocated for ivermectin Ralph Abraham did not publicly respond to a whooping cough outbreak in Louisiana earlier this year for 2 months.

“Abraham is a longtime critic of COVID-19 vaccines, advocated for the use of ivermectin during the pandemic, and has stated the US should stop birth doses of hepatitis B vaccines..did not publicly respond to a pertussis outbreak..for two months”
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Utah, Arizona confirm more measles cases amid growing outbreaks The US now has almost 1,800 measles cases.

“Wasatch County has some of the lowest vaccination rates in the state; according to 2024-25 school year data, 13% of seventh graders in the county lacked documentation showing they had received the two-dose measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/measles/utah...

COVID patients have higher rates of depression, anxiety, headache, and fatigue before diagnosis, study suggests

“Across the 3 time periods examined—in 2019, in the year leading up to diagnosis, & in the 6 months afterward—people diagnosed w/ long COVID consistently had higher rates of depression, anxiety, headache, & fatigue-related conditions” www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/cov...

Petition calls for EPA to ban use of medically important antimicrobials in pesticides

“According to the petition, approximately 25 pesticides registered by the EPA use streptomycin sulfate, 20 use oxytetracycline hydrochloride, & 8 use calcium oxytetracycline..more than 125,000 pounds of the two antibiotics were sprayed on crops in 2018” www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...

Some high-flying tropical mosquitoes carry disease-causing pathogens long distances, study finds

“Wind-borne insects can temporarily migrate up to hundreds of kilometers per night” www.cidrap.umn.edu/dengue/some-...

What parents should know about autism and vaccines | CNN Until last week, parents who looked at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website on autism and vaccines would see a few key points: Studies have not found links between vaccines and ...

“It remains the number one studied environmental factor in autism, and there is no link whatsoever.” www.cnn.com/2025/11/25/h...

In this video I discuss pertussis/whooping cough

Popular Deli Brand Recalling Cheese In PA Over Listeria Risk Just Before Thanksgiving The listeria bacteria can cause very serious, life-threatening infections, officials said.

"This was an isolated incident related to The Ambriola Company (a third-party manufacturer). No other Boar's Head products manufactured at any other facility are impacted by this recall," patch.com/pennsylvania...

RSV, Rhinovirus, and Parainfluenza Drive Most Pediatric Respiratory Hospitalizations Among US children younger than 5 years, RSV, RV/EV, and PIV accounted for the majority of respiratory hospitalizations.

“RSV was the predominant pathogen in bronchiolitis (41%) and pneumonia (26%), while parainfluenza virus (PIV) was most common in croup (28%). Rhinoviruses and enteroviruses (RV/EV) were the second most frequently detected viruses across all syndromes” www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/rsv-rhi...

RSV Pre-F Vaccine Significantly Reduces Hospitalization Risk in Adults Aged 75 to 79 Bivalent RSV pre-F vaccine exhibited high effectiveness against RSV-associated hospitalization in older adults aged 75 to 79 years in England.

“Among patients hospitalized with lower respiratory tract infection, including pneumonia, VE reached 88.6%” www.infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com/news/rsv-pre...

Some Older Adults Could Use an RSV Booster Shot, Study Suggests Strong protection initially, but some waning over time, particularly for the immunocompromised

“In this study of U.S. veterans, effectiveness slid from over 80% in the month following vaccination to about 60% through 18 months. Among the immunocompromised individuals, vaccine effectiveness fell from 75% to 40%.” www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdi...

ByHeart baby formula from all lots may be contaminated with botulism bacteria, tests show Tests of ByHeart infant formula tied to a botulism outbreak that has sickened dozens of babies showed that all of the company’s products may have been contaminated. Laboratory tests of 36 sample...

“Laboratory tests of 36 samples of formula from three different lots showed that five samples contained the type of bacteria that can lead to the rare and potentially deadly illness” triblive.com/news/world/b...

“These fish, they can harbor bacteria, and they can't be disinfected," www.usatoday.com/story/life/h...

Why my colleagues and I are undertaking an independent review of the hepatitis B birth dose “The Vaccine Integrity Project’s evidence review of the first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine will offer a transparent, data-driven view of its safety and effectiveness,” Michael Osterholm writes.

“Science does not need to win a vote to remain true. But it does need to be defended, documented, and communicated, especially when the health of our children and the public is on the line.” www.statnews.com/2025/11/26/h...

Ethiopia’s Marburg death toll rises to 5 The WHO says the source of the outbreak has not yet been identified.

“According to media reports, there may be an additional three deaths not yet lab confirmed associated with this outbreak” www.cidrap.umn.edu/marburg/ethi...

New WHO framework aims to tackle rising resistance to HIV, STI, and hepatitis treatments Officials warn rising drug resistance could undo decades of progress in controlling HIV, hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections.

“The document outlines strategic priorities and concrete actions across five key domains: prevention and response; monitoring and surveillance; research and innovation; laboratory capacity; and governance.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...

Estimate: US city-level COVID indoor vaccine mandates had uneven, marginal effects The requirements didn't increase weekly vaccination rates or cut cases and deaths in adults or children, despite their success in other countries.

“By the time most cities introduced indoor vaccine mandates, vaccination rates were already high, and many unvaccinated individuals were deeply hesitant or resistant, leaving limited room for further gains.”

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Experimental mRNA flu vaccine shows superior efficacy against symptomatic illness

“Short of developing a universal influenza vaccine with effectiveness that spans multiple seasons and influenza subtypes, the development of seasonal influenza vaccines with improved effectiveness would constitute an important public health advance,” www.cidrap.umn.edu/influenza-va...

Common antibiotic linked to risk of acute respiratory failure in kids, young adults

“The number needed to harm for acute respiratory failure was 4,976 for the TMP-SMX versus amoxicillin cohort and 4,046 for the TMP-SMX versus cephalosporins cohort.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/antimicrobia...

Third infant in Kentucky dies of whooping cough as national cases stay high for second year in a row

“Kentucky had last recorded an infant whooping cough death in 2018.” www.cidrap.umn.edu/pertussis/th...

Study maps 8 long-COVID symptom patterns in adults

“14% followed worsening or delayed-worsening trajectories, including a group whose symptoms remained minimal until spiking at month 15” www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/stu...

California braces for early, sharper flu season as virus mutation outpaces vaccine, experts say — Los Angeles Times California could see an early and especially sharp start to the annual flu season, as a combination of low vaccination rates and late mutations to the virus may leave the state particularly exposed to...

“It is difficult to predict what will happen in the US & LA, as the severity of the flu season depends on multiple factors including circulating strains, pre-existing immunity, vaccine uptake, & the overall health of the population”
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In this video I discuss leptospirosis

Louisiana health official who halted state vaccine campaign tapped as CDC’s No. 2 — The Washington Post Ralph Abraham, a Louisiana health official who stopped promoting mass vaccination vaccines, has been appointed as the CDC's principal deputy director

“The state’s health department under his leadership was slow to react to the state’s worst whooping cough outbreak in three decades, waiting months to alert physicians and residents”
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