Best Epidemiology Blogs and Websites

This blog is managed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and covers a wide range of public health issues, including infectious diseases, emergency preparedness, and health promotion. It provides insights from CDC experts and timely information on current health topics.

Run by Dr. Vincent Racaniello, a virology professor at Columbia University, Virology Blog delves into the world of viruses, covering everything from basic virology to the latest research and public health implications. The blog is known for its detailed, scientifically accurate posts and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in infectious diseases.

Run by Dr. Daniel Diekema, Dr. Michael Edmond, and Dr. Eli Perencevich, this blog focuses on hospital infection prevention and control. It discusses current research, policy, and practices in the field, often highlighting controversial or debated topics in infection prevention.

Outbreak News Today provides news and reports on infectious disease outbreaks around the world. The blog covers a wide range of diseases, from emerging infections to vaccine-preventable diseases, and offers timely updates and expert analysis on current outbreaks.

The Pump Handle is a public health blog focusing on environmental health, occupational health, and infectious diseases. Contributors include public health professionals and experts who provide in-depth analysis and commentary on current public health issues and policies.

Published by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Global Health NOW offers daily updates on global health news and issues. The blog covers a wide range of topics, including infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, and health policy, providing a global perspective on public health.

ProMED-mail is an internet-based reporting system for monitoring emerging infectious diseases. Managed by the International Society for Infectious Diseases, the blog provides timely reports and analysis of disease outbreaks around the world, with contributions from experts in the field.