Last week we had the pleasure of welcoming visiting researcher Wei-Jhe Sun from Taiwan CDC to learn from each other about global reporting of infectious diseases. We hope to be able to host similar international collaborations again in the near future.

"If people are feeling overwhelmed [by vaccine guidance], talk to your trusted advisor. Looking at the state’s guidance, which I think is pretty clear, is also helpful. And if you don’t have a trusted medical advisor, please get one," says CEID faculty Dr Cassandra Pierre. spr.ly/63324Ab0eq

Security isn’t just about weapons or threat of disease — it’s about people, communities, and our shared future. That’s why we’re proud to amplify the launch of #WTGS. transformingsecurity.org

“While no vaccine is 100% effective, vaccinated kids do not get these severe diseases,” CEID Director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social tells @bostonglobe.com. “Infectious diseases don’t care about politics. They will infect who they can and propagate.” spr.ly/63320AVpvK

Tune in on Oct. 8th for a Public Health Conversation webinar, "Vaccine Hesitancy: Past, Present, and Future." Co-hosted by CEID and @busph.bsky.social, moderated by @bhadeliamd.bsky.social: publichealthconversation.org/conversation...

State-level efforts to provide vaccine guidelines are "a great way to make sure that the access is still there," said CEID affiliate faculty Dr. @syramadad.bsky.social, but "I am worried about the patchwork that it's causing across the United States." spr.ly/63327ATQzh

"What's happening here is erosion of trust in decades-long used vaccines. The MMR vaccine, for example, has been used for decades and been proved safe and efficacious," CEID director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social tells @msnbc.com. spr.ly/63321ATZnf

As production of the only dengue vaccine approved for use in the US comes to an end, CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer answers questions about international supply and demand of other dengue vaccines internationally. @gohealio.bsky.social spr.ly/63327ArZIP

CEID Dir. @bhadeliamd.bsky.social & @bostonu.bsky.social Provost Dr. Gloria Waters are represented on @massgovernor.bsky.social Healey's DRIVE initiative to advance research in MA. This critical initiative will serve as a bridge to support biomedical research in Mass. spr.ly/63325ARTMz

Request for information: three suspected cases of hantavirus hemorrhagic fever with renal syndrome reported among Russian forces in Ukraine spr.ly/63324AuBVq

Infectious disease experts, including CEID's Dr. David Hamer (@busph.bsky.social), share their concerns that the combination of climate change & cuts to funding will put the US at greater risk of neglected tropical diseases such as chikungunya & Oropouche virus. spr.ly/63324APAno

“Our main goal is to reduce the time between the reporting of a disease and its response,” said project founder Dr. Nahid Bhadelia, an infectious disease physician who served in the Biden administration’s COVID response team. “You want a potential alarm bell.”

Cases and deaths increase in Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasaï Province, DRC, as healthcare worker vaccination starts and contact tracing ramps up via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

As public health departments across the US are facing gaps in reported infectious disease data due to CDC cuts, many are turning to AI-supported platforms such as @beaconbio.bsky.social, which combines the speed of AI with human expertise. spr.ly/63322AKnM8

"Parents are getting bombarded by disinformation from fake wellness experts online who will not be there to support you when your kids get sick," @bhadeliamd.bsky.social to @deanobeidallah.bsky.social on @siriusxmprog.bsky.social about misconceptions around vaccines. spr.ly/63322AHE0j

As climate change brings new challenges like wider spread of vector-borne diseases, @nychealthsystem.bsky.social has developed climate health training to better equip healthcare workers, writes CEID affiliate @syramadad.bsky.social in @thinkglobalhealth.org. spr.ly/63324AHy6y

A rare human case of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever has been confirmed in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada. spr.ly/63323AHJ4V

ICYMI: This morning we had the pleasure of welcoming Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu who shared his expertise on crafting compelling and accurate public health messaging, and disrupting the spread of misinformation. spr.ly/63322AHEhp

ICYMI: Infectious disease expert @bhadeliamd.bsky.social warns @deanobeidallah.bsky.social what will happen if a pandemic occurs under the Trump/RFK Jr. regime

The science is settled about the positive impact of immunizations says @vishplus.bsky.social as he speaks about the current misinformation and shares historic data on numerous diseases.

"Anyone can post misinformation or disinformation is equal. It's most influential when it originates from authoritative sources & is amplified by powerful actors and is produced in a deliberate, customized, and organized fashion." @vishplus.bsky.social spr.ly/63323AGxrZ

We're live! Tune in on Zoom now to hear from Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social about Countering Misinformation and Building Public Trust in Science! spr.ly/63321AGvcR

"It goes against what's recommended by every top medical organization including the AMA, the @ameracadpeds.bsky.social, & @buceid.bsky.social," @cnn.com's Jake Tapper tells FL Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo about the state's push to remove vaccine all requirements. spr.ly/63329AGtn7

There's still time to join us on campus or by Zoom at 11am today as we welcome Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu for a guest lecture on countering misinformation in science. spr.ly/63325ABopx

Please join us online or in person next Monday, Sept. 8th at 11am ET for this critical lecture by Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social on countering misinformation in public health, and stay for lunch after. RSVP below: spr.ly/63323ADxqL

ICYMI: Today on @WBUR @NPR, CEID Director @BhadeliaMD discussed the work that coalitions of states, including MA, are doing to ensure scientifically consistent guidance around vaccine and access for their states' residents. www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2...

Tune to @wbur.org @npr.org "Here & Now" live now where CEID director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social is discussing efforts to ensure continued access to vaccines in Massachusetts. spr.ly/63325A8eFN

Democratic Republic of Congo declares Ebola virus disease outbreak in Kasai province with 28 suspected cases and 15 deaths. Ebola zairevirus is confirmed. via @beaconbio.bsky.social - beaconbio.org/en/report/?r...

“This partnership will allow us to continuously update the risk levels of zoonotic disease spillovers and, through BEACON, share this information more rapidly with the public," says @bhadeliamd.bsky.social, Director of @beaconbio.bsky.social and CEID.

"It's particularly unfortunate for Florida because its such a big travel hub. They have people coming and going from Florida all over the world," CEID Director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social tells BBC, of Florida's move to ban vaccine mandates. spr.ly/63329A8kFX

Learn and enjoy lunch! Join CEID for an engaging guest lecture this Monday. Be sure to register at the link below.

Request for information: Eight deaths including three in healthcare workers in Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Ebola virus disease suspected. spr.ly/63329ABS6L

Mosquito-borne diseases like chikungunya and West Nile Virus have been spreading to new regions of Europe this summer due to warming climates. CEID's Dr. David Hamer (@busph.bsky.social) warns that the US may see similar surges of local transmission in coming years. spr.ly/63328ABqaA

We're proud to share our 2025 Annual Report! We're proud to share our faculty and students' work from this year, including programs like @impactcounter.bsky.social & @beaconbio.bsky.social Read the full report here: www.bu.edu/ceid/2025/09...

Happy first day of classes, Terriers! 🐾 As you plan your semester, mark your calendars for next Monday, 9/8 at 11am for a guest lecture, "Countering misinformation and building public trust in science" by Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu. www.eventbrite.com/e/countering...

CEID director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social discusses with @bloomberg.com the decades of expertise and institutional knowledge that are being lost from the recent CDC shakeup. www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/...

Commenting on the recent slew of CDC firings and resignations, CEID Director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social tells @bostonglobe.com there needs to be a concerted effort to stop the dismantling of public health. spr.ly/63320fAGX2

Start off the school year with CEID's first guest lecture of the fall, featuring Dr. @vishplus.bsky.social from @hsph.harvard.edu discussing building trust in science and public health on Sept. 8th. Lunch will be provided! spr.ly/63329ffX6T

When a swimmer on Cape Cod contracted Vibrio vulnificus, a bacteria that can cause a flesh-eating disease, CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer was unfortunately not surprised to see this, since even a few degrees increase will allow greater growth of this bacteria. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/15/s...

Horn-like tumors in wild rabbits in South Dakota and Colorado linked to Shope papillomavirus. Although the virus does not pose a threat to humans or pets, such as dogs and cats, it can significantly impact rabbit health. spr.ly/63320fs6gg

Today is the last day to submit applications for CEID's full-time Postdoctoral Associate position. Come study public health and policy aspects of pandemic preparedness and emerging pathogens with us! More info at the link below! spr.ly/63324fSAxa

Final week to apply for CEID's full-time Postdoctoral Associate position. Applications accepted through August 15th. Learn more at the link below! spr.ly/63326fpUfw

CEID director @bhadeliamd.bsky.social will be speaking about preventing occupational exposures to #H5N1 & other respiratory diseases in workplaces such as research orgs & healthcare settings at Eagleson Institute's Occupational Health Colloquium on 9/9. Tickets at: spr.ly/633214xGXS

Cambodia reports 15th case of human highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in 2025 in a 6-year-old with poultry exposure. spr.ly/63321fc6kz

Vaccines are pushing boundaries to prevent cancer, be delivered w/o needles, & breakthroughs w/ mRNA advances. But they’re doing it all amidst some of the greatest public headwinds we’ve seen in this space with skepticism, misinformation & fragile health systems. participate.sxsw.com/flow/sxsw/sx...

Legionnaires' disease outbreak, New York City: request for information on whole genome sequencing of clinical and environmental isolates spr.ly/63323f9JYJ

Follow @beaconbio.bsky.social for updates on China's growing chikungunya outbreak. beaconbio.org/en/event/?ev...

On the latest episode of @ghpoliticspodcast.bsky.social, CEID faculty @josephharrisbu.bsky.social talks to Jenny Trinitapoli about the uncertainty young people in Malawi, one of the hardest hit nations, face in relation to their HIV status. globalhealthpoliticspodcast.buzzsprout.com/2364394/epis...

Vector-borne diseases, such as visceral leishmaniasis (VL), are highly sensitive to environmental and climatic conditions, as they can directly affect vector behavior, parasite development, and transmission dynamics. doi.org/10.1371/jour...

We're hiring for an exciting postdoc position. Study public health & policy aspects of pandemic preparedness with us this fall & get a chance to work on programs like @beaconbio.bsky.social & with world-class multidisciplinary faculty. Learn more here and apply by 8/15. spr.ly/63329fpUUh