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The Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota

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CIDRAP @CIDRAP Oct 28

Here are the top 3 public health frights this Halloween 🎃

Swipe through to see which 3 infectious disease threats concern @mtosterholm and what people can do reduce their risk.

Read the full Q&A: bit.ly/3UgS9mZ

Image showing a Halloween-themed illustration with sinister-looking germs surrounding sick pumpkins. Text reads "Top 3 Public Health Frights This Halloween. CIDRAP Director Dr. Michael Osterholm outlines the public health threats that worry him most."

This image is an illustrated poster about respiratory diseases. It features a person wrapped in bandages blowing their nose. The text reads, "Fright: During 2025-2026, there were up to 57 million flu illnesses, 14.6 million COVID-associated illnesses, and 5.8 million outpatient visits caused by RSV.*

Fix: Annual flu and COVID vaccinations help protect against severe disease. RSV immunizations offer protection for eligible groups.

The source is the CDC.

Two kids reading a book with a flashlight scared , surrounded by colorful illustrations of menacing germs and microbes.

Text reads, "Fright: Drug-resistant bacteria and fungi cause an estimated 9.7 million infections and 50,800 deaths in the U.S. each year.
Fix: To help slow the spread of AMR, take only antibiotics and antimicrobials prescribed for you and consult your provider before changing treatment. Source is CDC.

A cartoon image illustrating a figure dressed as a ghost with red 'mealses-like rash' sitting by a window, watching children trick-or-treating in costumes. The window shows a spooky outdoor scene with houses decorated for Halloween. Text reads, "The Fright: As many as nine in 10 susceptible people* who have close contact with an infected person develop measles. The Fix: One dose of MMR vaccine is 93% effective at preventing measles; two doses are 97% effective." Source: CDC.

CIDRAP @CIDRAP 9h

CDC declares its probe into outbreak of E coli, Salmonella illnesses tied to alfalfa sprouts over

At least 77 people were sickened across 16 states, with 6 hospitalizations.

Read more: bit.ly/4ja7bV3

📷: Jovan J / Flickr cc

CIDRAP @CIDRAP 10h

More H9N2 avian flu cases confirmed in China

Officials have confirmed 23 H9N2 cases in China in the past 6 months.

Read more: bit.ly/3XiX5IU

CIDRAP @CIDRAP 10h

US poised to lose measles elimination status—what does that mean?

An international body is meeting this week to consider mounting evidence that measles is again endemic in the US.

Read more: bit.ly/4iQWe9P

Measles spots form the shape of the United States on the back of a child's shoulder.

CIDRAP @CIDRAP 11h

Study examines cervical cancer’s global burden now and by 2050

Despite increased HPV vaccination and better screening, cervical cancer is still common and deadly.

Read more: bit.ly/4BSbFHi