Covid-19 declines, flu steady at low levels
ACIP recommends changes to MMRV, Covid-19 vaccine use
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Outbreak Outlook - September 14
Small improvements in Covid-19 activity, flu holds steady at low levels
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Covid peaking while flu-like illness stirs
Covid activity peaks in some areas while influenza-like illness rises for fourth consecutive week
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School year starts with sick days
Covid-19 may be nearing peak. Widespread shrimp recall. Scaled back surveillance of foodborne illness.
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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 approval to people over the age of 65
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Now accepting applications for Voices in Print writing project
Collaborate with professional writers to turn your insights as a patient into published recommendations for better care
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Covid wave not peaking yet
Emergency department visits for Covid-19 increase while influenza and RSV remain at low levels nationwide
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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
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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 roots. Safe Streets is based on a program developed by
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A routine I refuse to pass on
Mass shootings, public health, and policy solutions
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FAQ on Fall Vaccines
💡Looking for my 2025-2026 vaccine guide? Find it on Substack here. This page answers follow-up questions from readers. Can doctors still prescribe the Covid-19 vaccine "off-
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Where things stand on fall vaccines
Everything I could find about 2025 flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines
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