Climate change has many impacts on public health, including the transmission of infectious diseases. Changes in temperature and rainfall mean that mosquitos and ticks that transmit disease become more plentiful and affect more regions of the U.S. and the rest of the world. More destructive storms destroy public health infrastructure and expose more people to water-borne diseases. Changes in humidity increase the risk of illnesses being spread through bodily fluids. Learn more about these impacts from two environmental health experts and story ideas to illuminate how climate change is changing the spread of disease in animals and people.

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AHCJ is pleased to provide ongoing training and support for new and seasoned health reporters. As part of our partnership with Wiley we offer members access to an educational series of webinars called Science Talks that are brought to you by The Wiley Network.

In this session, Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance, media will learn:

• A brief history of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how it occurs. 

• What are the leading causes of microbes/bacteria becoming resistant to drug treatments?

• What threat does antimicrobial resistance pose to humans?

• How are scientists fighting back against antimicrobial resistance?

• AMR expert sources to use in news stories

• Treatment options available now and in the future

The webinar will include time for questions and answers.