IPAC News for the week of August 14 – 18, 2023

Perspective on the origin, resistance, and spread of the emerging human fungal pathogen Candida auris. Journal
Determinants of influenza vaccine uptake among pregnant women: Demographics and medical care access. Journal
Dengue outbreak in Bangladesh sparks alarm after 364 people die this year and infections rise. News
New Covid vaccines are on the way as ‘Eris’ variant rises. News
AI could help detect another pandemic. But how do we root out misinformation? News
Whooping cough outbreak declared in Preeceville area: Sask. Health Authority. News
COVID: Study shows impact of hybrid immunity in Canada. News
COVID-19 outbreak declared at rehab unit at Georgian Bay General Hospital. News
COVID-19 activity in Canada showing early signs of increasing, new data says. News
New vaccines this fall could curb covid variant, respiratory viruses. News
Most Canadians have hybrid COVID-19 immunity. Could it prevent a fall wave? News
Norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 300 people linked to an ill food handler at restaurant. News
Moderna says new Covid vaccine was effective against Eris variant in early trial. News
Phony doctor selling fake COVID-19 cure arrested after 3-year manhunt. News