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Infectious diseases
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How to report on the uptick in zoonotic virus outbreaks
Viruses are jumping from animals to humans at an increasing rate each year, according to a new study. Here’s how…
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How to report on the COVID-19 uptick when the public says ‘meh’
COVID-19 cases have begun rising again as the new school year looms. Here are some fresh angles for covering the…
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Tip sheet: Questions to ask at medical conferences when time is short
Here are some of the best questions you should ask presenting researchers, outside experts and attendees at medical research conferences.
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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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Resources for covering RSV and the ‘tripledemic’
Photo by Andrea Piacquadio via pexels.Are you looking for a Thanksgiving health story? Consider adding the brewing “tripledemic” of pathogens…
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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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Resources for covering the 2022-23 flu season
It may seem a bit like the boy who cried wolf, but public health officials are once again urging the…
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Webinar: A White House Q&A on Monkeypox
The number of new monkeypox cases has declined since this summer, but many questions remain about symptoms, transmission, vaccines, treatments…
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How is the U.S. preparing for the “second punch” of antibiotic resistance?
Journalists should check in on how the U.S. government and the nation’s hospitals and medical practices intend to regain ground…
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How to use COVID-19 rapid tests to avoid misleading results
Rapid antigen tests are now the standard way for people to determine if they have COVID-19, but studies show they…