Coronavirus: Is It Time to Panic Yet?
Joseph Eisenberg
As the coronavirus continues to spread, University of Michigan School of Public Health expert, Joseph Eisenberg, discusses the virus transmission and virulence.
Infectious Disease
Helping Physicians Look Upstream: Fifty Years of Training with the Preventive Medicine Residency
The School of Public Health's long-running Preventive Medicine Residency trains highly-qualified physicians for careers in clinical preventive medicine and public health. For decades, the program has been a strong partner for local and state health departments and served population health systems around the world.
IN THE NEWS: Prevent Sick Days From School
New Contribution from Joe Eisenberg
Nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
IN THE NEWS: Hurricane Dorian Is Gone. But the Bahamas Still Faces a Big Risk From Infectious Disease
Joe Eisenberg Quoted by Time
Hurricane Dorian’s 185 mph winds and punishingly slow pace smashed entire neighborhoods in the Bahamas, killing at least 50 people. But now, Bahamians are facing a different kind of threat. The lack of access to toilets, clean water and medications puts tens of thousands at risk for disease, public health experts warn.
University of Michigan Study Highlights RSV Burden on Infants in Nicaragua
New Research from John Kubale and Aubree Gordon
Respiratory syncytial virus, a major cause of lower respiratory tract infections, is behind one of every four deaths from acute illness for children under 2 years old in Nicaragua, according to a new University of Michigan study.
What Is Cryptosporidium? The Pool Parasite Outbreak Causing Panic
New Contribution from Joseph Eisenberg
Cryptosporidiosis, a diarrheal disease, is caused by the microscopic parasite cryptosporidium, or crypto, and it could be living in your public pool. Outbreaks are on the rise, and children are likely to be the ones dispersing the illness.