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Infectious diseases
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Consider the business angle when covering antibiotic resistance
In early October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Paratek Pharmaceuticals’ new antibiotic Nuzyra, which kills bacteria associated with…
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Public health experts suggest story ideas about rising STD rates
The number of recorded cases of sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. is at historic levels as a result of…
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Increasing infectious disease outbreaks highlight need for public health reporting
Deadly infectious disease outbreaks are occurring more often around the world. Influenza virus circulated in the southern hemisphere and then…
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Assessing infectious disease risks and impact of social media
During an infectious disease outbreak, how does a journalist provide accurate information about risks to the public as the event…
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Reported incidents of rare polio-like illness in children are increasing
In the coming weeks, it is likely that there will be more reported cases of a rare and mysterious condition…
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How ‘outbreak culture’ can hinder infection control
As health officials in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo race to stop the spread of Ebola,…
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Last year’s flu season death toll and 2018-19 flu coverage
In last year’s flu season, 80,000 people died, including 180 children, and 900,000 people were hospitalized, making it the worst…
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Connecting the dots between social determinants and infectious diseases
Socioeconomic factors such as poverty and living conditions play a role in shaping infection risk and disease outcomes. Many times…
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Bringing pandemic preparedness alive without sparking fear
When the Atlantic’s Ed Yong began thinking about a story on health security, he realized he needed a basic definition…
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Get ready for the flu season with some new angles for coverage
As summer ebbs, influenza season is around the corner. Public health officials are beginning their annual campaign to urge people…