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Notes on the new Covid-19 vaccine rules
The Food and Drug Administration approved the 2025-2026 formulation of the annual Covid-19 booster today. As expected, the label limits
Field Notes
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More data, Aug 24
Note: I would normally also share wastewater concentration data, but it was not updated this week.
Influenza-like illness
Covid-19
RSV
Baltimore's public health approach to reducing gun violence
While writing about gun violence recently, I was reminded of a prominent violence prevention program in Baltimore with public health
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FAQ on Fall Vaccines
đĄLooking for my 2025-2026 vaccine guide? Find it on Substack here. This page answers follow-up questions from readers.
Can doctors
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Voices in Print
This project partners with patients to craft compelling editorials or perspective pieces that contribute to conversations supporting the evolution of
Crisis Averted
Crisis Averted is a book about the inside story of public health, a look at the field as I see
Force of Infection
Force of Infection is a newsletter about whatâs going aroundâoutbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics.
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Center for Outbreak Response Innovation
I am the director of the Center for Outbreak Response Innovation, which is funded by a $23.5M grant from