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Measles Outbreaks Rise as Vaccination Rates Drop

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UCSF's Dr. Peter Chin-Hong explains the rise in measles outbreaks, and debunks purported treatments for the infection.
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America Faces the Worst Flu Season in 15 Years

Sunita Sohrabji -
Vaccine skepticism, public policy changes, misinformation, and a fear of deportation has created the perfect storm for a severe flu season.
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California Gov. Newsom Declares State of Emergency on Bird Flu

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Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency on bird flu, which has severe impacts on immigrant workers at poultry plants.
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The Next Big Public Health Scare: Oropouche Virus

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UCSF’s infectious diseases specialist Dr. Peter Chin-Hong discusses the emerging threat of the little-known Oropouche virus.

Updated Covid Vaccines Are Here and They’re Effective

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Three updated Covid-19 vaccines were rolled out earlier this month, and experts say they are incredibly effective.
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Vaccinations May Not Prevent Infections from New COVID Sub-Variant

Sunita Sohrabji -
The KP.2 subvariant of Omicron is far more contagious than its predecessors and may be able to evade Covid vaccines.

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