Singapore has experienced several dengue epidemics in the past ~20 years and it appears that 2019 is one of those years.

In this podcast, I look at the current situation (surpassing 10,000 cases this week) and a little on some recent historical trends.

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on some new measles surveillance data this week and we see some astounding numbers of the vaccine-preventable disease across the globe.

In this podcast, I look at the global situation and the outbreaks in Europe, Africa, Asia and the United States.

On today's podcast, I am joined by The Vaccine Mom, Taryn Chapman. We explore some vaccine basics, immunology and immunity and some good information and advice about vaccines for parents.

In one of the most foolish things I've seen in a while, French animal-rights activist and anti-specist, Aymeric Caron said, "People should not kill mosquitoes but allow them to take blood donations"?!

Even other activists say he's gone too far.

Never mind the great number of pathogens--malaria, yellow fever, dengue and a slew of others.

In this podcast, I look at what Caron said and some of the astounding numbers as it pertains to mosquito-borne illness and death.

A week ago, an opinion piece was published in Newsday entitled, A bold plan against tick borne disease, which states that a national public -private strategy is needed.

Joining me now is the co-author of the article, Holly Ahern, Holly is an associate professor of microbiology at SUNY Adirondack

Kris Newby's book, Bitten: The Secret History of Lyme Disease and Biological Weapons has sparked a lot of chatter, approving and critical, including being the impetus of legislation in Congress.

In this podcast, I look at what some critics have said about this thesis and how Newby responds. I also take a look at New Jersey Rep. Chris Smith's work on the House floor.

What do you think? Is this true, do you believe as Newby does or is it another conspiracy theory? Let me know your thoughts.

Bangladesh is experiencing the worst dengue outbreak, which has spread to all 64 districts in the country.

In July 2019, there were more cases reported than in any full year.

In this podcast, I look at the situation a little closer, the numbers, the serotypes, and the protests and criticisms of the government response.

Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus, a mosquitoborne flavivirus, is the most common vaccine-preventable cause of encephalitis in Asia.

Recently, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published updated recommendations from it's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for the JE vaccine.

Joining me today to discuss JE, the vaccine, travel and the updated recommendations is Susan Hills, MBBS. Dr. Hills is with the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases with the CDC.