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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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Summer Covid-19 wave continues to build across all regions
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.
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Covid-19 surge builds momentum
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
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Outbreak Outlook - National - Aug 4
Covid-19 picks up steam as we head into the back-to-school season
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Checking in on the summer covid season
Latest trends, regional hotspots, and what's ahead
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Three Years In
What's changed, what hasn't, and looking ahead
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