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Infectious diseases
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A collection of the latest Ebola stories, resources
What I’m reading about Ebola today: “Possible second Ebola case in Dallas,” which may, of course, be related to “Experts…
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Resources for covering Ebola following Texas patient’s diagnosis
With today’s announcement of the first Ebola case to be diagnosed in the U.S., it’s worth brushing up on the…
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Vulnerable seniors are going without vaccinations
In the United States, far too many people – including many older adults – don’t get the vaccines they need…
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Mosquito-borne disease appears in West Indies
A nasty virus just landed on America’s doorstep. Tom Frieden, M.D., M.P.H., director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,…
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Hepatitis cases highlight infection control for temporary dental clinics
It is likely that three patients and two volunteers contracted hepatitis B at a large free dental clinic held in…