A new home for Force of Infection

I’m writing with an important update. To give Force of Infection a permanent, independent home, this newsletter will move off of Substack and to a standalone website at the end of this month.

What is changing

If you receive my emails, no action is needed on your part. Your subscription will transfer automatically. Paid subscriptions will port over, including regional selections. Free subscribers will not need to reconfirm anything. Downtime should be minimal.

If you only read Force on the Substack app, you will need to change your settings to receive emails. You can do that in the Notifications section of your account settings.

Why I’m moving

Since I started Force in 2022, it’s grown from a hobby blog to a resource that tens of thousands of people depend on. My small team has published over 540 issues covering four flu seasons, the re-emergence of H5N1, the resurgence of measles, and more.

With that growth, it’s time to establish a more permanent foundation for the publication and the people who depend on it. I want to make sure Force remains stable, independent, and reliable over the long term. I’ve twice been buffeted by changes to social media algorithms that change who sees important information, and I want this to remain something you can access and rely on directly.

More importantly, the move will allow Force to expand even more. In addition to the weekly reports, I will be developing more evergreen materials that stay useful over time. That includes reference pages, seasonal summaries, and tools that can support your day to day decision making, plus the usual weekly updates. I’ll continue to publish both to your inbox and on the website.

I want to extend a special thank you to paid subscribers for enabling Force to thrive. Your support is what allows this to remain independent and to expand into more durable resources over time.

I will share a brief note when the move is complete so you can find the new link and explore the homepage.

Be well,

Caitlin