This week, Chris Dall and Dr. Michael Osterholm bring the latest on the Ebola outbreak in the DRC, what the World Cup means from a public health perspective, as well as explain what screwworm is and how it could threaten US livestock. They’ll also have updates on the hantavirus outbreak, discuss how the US could likely lose its measles elimination status, and give you an update on COVID and other respiratory infections. Plus, the latest installment of This Week in Public Health History.
 

Links:
The ‘diseases of crowds’ experts say could be at the World Cup (CIDRAP)

Africa CDC head warns Ebola outbreak could be worst ever (CIDRAP)

20 Years of HPV Vaccine Success (CIDRAP)
 

Resources for vaccine and public health advocacy:

Voices for Vaccines

Families Fighting Flu

Vaccinate Your Family

Shot@Life

Medical Reserve Corps

Learn more about the Vaccine Integrity Project

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