The CDC newsroom provides information on regional outbreaks such as salmonella and monkeypox, vaccine effectiveness, and a plethora of COVID resources as part of their COVID-19 Digital Press Kit. They also have a digital archive that contains the previous three years of their news releases.
Remember that the source of your information matters. Many popular resources today are misleading in their facts, and are tailored specifically to extract a response from you, not to inform you.
Did you know that the US has more monkeypox cases than any other endemic country? This is based on CDC data that has been sourced by the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP) for their reporting. With a global total of over 18 thousand cases and growing, the importance of reliable and accurate information can not be overstated. You can follow developments on CIDRAP’s Monkeypox Resource Center or via their RSS feed.
The World Health Organization always has up to date news to keep you informed on health topics worldwide. Johns’ Hopkins Center for Health Security has helpful infographics, a testing toolkit, and further findings on Monkeypox.
In a developing situation where every minute counts; ensure that your sources are based on credible sources. Your time and your research matters. If you need support from the Himmelfarb library, remember to ask a librarian! We are here to assist in your medical research endeavors.
