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News|Articles|May 28, 2025
Infections for Measles, Bird Flu, and Pertussis Increase in 2025
Author(s)Ashley Gallagher, MA
Pharmacists play a critical role in vaccination and education for patients about the evolving infectious disease landscape.
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In 2025, there has been an increase in cases across the infectious disease landscape—including measles, bird flu, tuberculosis (TB), and pertussis. Vaccine hesitancy and misinformation are also increasing, affecting the uptake of immunizations for some of these infections.
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