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Why I write Force of Infection
Later this summer, I’ll mark the one year anniversary of Force of Infection. As I think about the first year past and the second year ahead, I want to…
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We must prepare for the next possible pandemic
Not because a flu pandemic is going to happen (nobody knows!) but because we must be ready in case it does
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Where are we with the hygiene hypothesis?
An interview with an immunologist on whether exposure to viruses helps the immune system to develop in children.
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Beyond the pandemic origins debate
We don't need an answer before acting.
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This month in outbreaks
Tickborne disease, waterborne disease, and more
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New mpox cluster identified, H5N1 and Marburg outbreaks continue
Influenza activity remains low, and COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths are still falling. Of note, the end of the Public Health Emergency also means…
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Adventures in radon mitigation
You, too, can lower your risk of lung cancer.
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This week in outbreaks: April 24 edition
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This week in outbreaks: April 17 edition
And an op-ed from last week, in case you missed it
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This week in outbreaks: April 10 edition
Flu B comes around and norovirus won't quit
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This week in outbreaks: April 3 edition
Happy April! We are starting the new month off on a good note. Influenza-like illness (ILI) has been at or below baseline for the fourth week in a row…
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This week in outbreaks: March 27 edition
A quick tour of what's going around
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Force of Infection
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