MGH Infectious Diseases Clinical Research Unit

12/31/2024

Wishing you much joy, love, and warm moments this season.
Happy holidays, and Happy New Year from the ID CRU!

08/09/2024

Join the Boston COVID-19 Recovery Cohort on August 12th for a discussion on Long Covid, community engagement, and the latest advancements in Long Covid advocacy. Your thoughts and input are crucial in sustaining these vital dialogues. Sign up now! 😄

08/05/2024

August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. Raising Awareness and support for Breastfeeding Mothers: The first 6 months of an infant's life are critical for nutrition and growth. Breastfeeding enhances the baby's immune system, offering protection against infections. Read more about the WHO's efforts, and learn more about the benefits of breastfeeding here:

Breastfeeding

07/18/2024

The CDC typically coordinates between 17 and 36 investigations of foodborne illnesses involving multiple states each week. On this table is a list of active investigations, and links to any current CDC outbreak notices.

View foodborne outbreaks CDC is investigating each week.

07/16/2024

The FLiRT and LB.1 variant of Covid-19 are raising concerns about a potential wave of infections this summer. Based on spikes in emergency room visits and detections of the virus in the wastewater, the CDC reports a significant uptick in several states. The newly mutated virus may continue to evolve before the winter. Learn more about these strains here:

A Yale Medicine expert discusses the FLiRT and LB.1 strains, COVID subvariants that emerged in the first half of 2024.

07/10/2024

Meet Tabasom, the ID CRU's newest Clinical Research Coordinator! Tabasom graduated from Harvard University with a degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology. Her thesis work focused on antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. Welcome, Tabasom!

07/08/2024

It's officially summertime! 😎 ☀️ As it gets hotter outside, it's important to take precautions for a safe and happy summer season. Read the CDC guidance for dealing with extreme heat here: https://buff.ly/4bfnNUs

07/04/2024

Happy Fourth of July! Here are some safety tips from the CDC for enjoying the holiday.

CDC - Blogs - Public Health Matters Blog – Prepare to be patriotic! - Sharing our stories on preparing for and responding to public health events

07/01/2024

Want to enjoy the outdoors this summer? Be sure to bring supplies to make outdoor water safe -- some bacteria and viruses can pass through water filters alone! Boil and treat with chemicals to fully remove any dangerous pathogens (CDC:

Drinking contaminated water can make you sick with diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Learn how to make water safe when hiking, camping, or traveling abroad.

06/27/2024

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day! Today, we highlight the importance of HIV testing, knowing your status, and learning about options for HIV prevention and treatment. The only way to your find out your HIV status is to get tested. can provide results in as little as 20 minutes and no matter your test results, you have options. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3vNfGJG

06/25/2024

As Pride Month comes to a close, we appreciate the activism in the LGBT+ community that led to greater awareness and research around HIV. Ending the stigma around HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases is possible through education!

We all have a role to play in stopping HIV stigma.

06/20/2024

Summer is HERE ☀️ and with it come longer and sunnier days.~
Did you know most skin cancers are caused by too much exposure to UV lights?
Take a look at the CDC's website on how to practice sun safety this summer. 🏖️ 😎
https://buff.ly/4cdYMcX

Ways to protect your skin from the sun.