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Infectious diseases
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Don’t forget about coverage of other vaccines
Reading the news these days, it seems the word “vaccine” automatically refers to the COVID-19 vaccine, no matter the context.…
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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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Fixing the public health system for the next pandemic
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), passed by Congress last month, will be sending about $100 billion into the U.S. public…
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Covering oversight of federal government pandemic spending
The pandemic laid bare the woeful underfunding of the nation’s public health system as states and localities continue to struggle…
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One journalist’s efforts to counter misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines
Alarm over the impact of COVID-19 misinformation has been growing, especially with increasing efforts by right-wing groups to spread misinformation…
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Vaccine hesitancy among rural elders, caregivers nearly double of more urban counterparts
A recent survey of family caregivers revealed some troubling information about the divide between rural and urban communities regarding COVID-19…
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Overprescribing of antibiotics prevalent in early times of pandemic
Are you looking for new COVID-19 story angles and stories beyond the current pandemic? Pay attention to “superbugs,” the term…
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If AstraZeneca’s vaccine is authorized, be prepared to write those explainers
Just a day after AstraZeneca announced long-awaited interim results from its U.S. phase 3 trial earlier this week, the company…
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Story ideas for covering COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
When it comes to COVID-19 vaccines, Americans want to know more about safety and potential side-effects (including any possible long-term…
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How one journalist pivoted her writing during the pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, Stephani Sutherland, a freelance writer focused on chronic pain issues, was — like many…