A few weeks ago, the CDC issued a Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities, and the public about current increases in human parvovirus B19 activity in the United States.
So what is Parvovirus B19 and why this alert?
Joining me today to discuss the viral disease is Judy Stone, MD. Judy is an infectious disease specialist and a longtime contributor to Forbes.com.
Articles by Dr. Stone:
CDC Issues An Alert About Parvovirus — Here’s What You Need To Know
The Political Battlefield Of Infections And Migrant Children’s Bodies
Hospitals Deny Immunocompromised Patients’ ADA Requests For Masks