New World Screwworm Episodes

1083: A Growing Threat: Preparing for the New World Screwworm
March 10, 2026

1083: A Growing Threat: Preparing for the New World Screwworm

On today's episode, ASTHO member Jennifer Shuford discusses how Texas is preparing for a potential return of New World screwworm, prompting proactive clinician alerts and enhanced environmental surveillance for detection and containment.
993: New World Screwworm, States’ Preparedness Policies
Sept. 18, 2025

993: New World Screwworm, States’ Preparedness Policies

Shalini Nair, senior analyst for infectious disease at ASTHO, tells public health professionals everything they need to know about New World screwworm (NWS), and what to do if their state experiences a case; Maggie Nilz, senior analyst for preparedness at ASTHO, shares information from a new Health…