The latest updates on thoughts, works, and stories
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
Mass shootings, public health, and policy solutions
馃挕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-label" to other
Everything I could find about 2025 flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines
Covid-19 surges across all regions with wastewater and emergency department visits climbing. Children show highest ED visit rates, but seniors remain at greatest risk.
Covid-19 surge builds ahead of school year while public health faces unprecedented challenges including gun violence at CDC headquarters and cuts to vaccine infrastructure
Covid-19 picks up steam as we head into the back-to-school season
Latest trends, regional hotspots, and what's ahead
What's changed, what hasn't, and looking ahead
Covid-19 activity rising in parts of South and West, including FL, TX and CA
Summer lull for most bugs, but Covid-19 continues to slowly rise
Measles case count breaks 2019 record, with months still to go
