Do kids need to get sick to build their immune systems?
An interview with an immunologist on whether exposure to germs helps the immune system to develop in children.
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Outbreak Outlook for Labor Day weekend
Most of the country is still in the thick of the summer Covid-19 wave. Plus updates on cold-causing viruses, measles, and the deli meat recall.
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Two common respiratory pathogens to watch in the months ahead
EV-D68 and Mycoplasma pneumoniae in focus
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Outbreak Outlook - Aug 26
The first glimmer of influenza-like illness appears on the horizon.
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Outbreak Outlook - Aug 19
New Covid-19 vaccines available soon.
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Mpox public health emergency declared; Rising parvovirus activity in the U.S.
Two significant mid-week updates: Increase in parvovirus activity in the United States Yesterday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention sent out an alert warning of an
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Outbreak Outlook - Aug 12
Summer Covid wave is still going, with no signs of peaking yet.
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Outbreak Outlook - Aug 5
Summer Covid-19 wave drags on.
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deli meat and cinnamon recalled
Boar's Head deli and various cinnamon products recalled
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Outbreak Outlook - July 29
Covid-19 activity is widespread across the country
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Celebrating early reviews of Crisis Averted
75 days until my book birthday!
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Outbreak Outlook - July 22
Covid wave now evident in all regions of the country, no signs of peaking just yet
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