Bara Vaida and Tara Haelle
Authored Posts
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New tip sheet: High-risk pathogen research and resources for coverage
Image of the Lassa Virus by NIAID via Flickr.A type of research in which scientists alter the genetic code of…
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Why using the term ‘immunity debt’ is problematic for reporters
Photo by Gustavo Fring via pexels.As the number of hospitalized children with influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and other infections continues to soar,…
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New tip sheet for journalists covering long COVID
Photo by Mart Production via pexels.In the coming year, more clues are expected to emerge to help unravel the mystery…
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How to cover Omicron and other COVID variants of concern
Much of the post-Thanksgiving media coverage has focused on Omicron, the SARS-CoV-2 virus variant detected circulating in South Africa and…
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Exercise caution in writing about COVID-19 breakthrough infections
There have been a number of stories in the past few weeks about people who became infected with COVID-19, even…
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Get prepared now to cover the COVID-19 vaccine
Photo: Photo: VCU Capital News Service via Flickr The race for a COVID-19 is heating up. At least two COVID-19…
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Where to get more answers about COVID-19
There are still many unknowns about the COVID-19 outbreak, which as of February 26, has sickened more than 81,000 people…