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Measles Outbreaks Rise as Vaccination Rates Drop

Sunita Sohrabji - Mar 14, 2025

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 - Mar 4, 2025

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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USAID Shutdown Puts the Health of Americans at Risk

Sunita Sohrabji - Feb 19, 2025

The abrupt shutdown of USAID-funded projects has severe consequences for disease research and vaccine development, say global health experts.

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HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., Will Be a Disaster for Public Health, Predict...

Sunita Sohrabji - Feb 13, 2025

Critics believe Kennedy is unfit to serve as Health and Human Services Secretary, because he could gut funding for public health research.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. States He Is Not Against Vaccines At Senate Confirmation...

Sunita Sohrabji - Jan 30, 2025

Critics of RFK Jr., including his cousin Caroline, say he is unfit to head up the largest agency within the Trump Administration.

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Trump’s War on Immigrants a Threat to Public Health

Edward Kissam - Jan 21, 2025

With avian flu a going public health threat, President Trump's war on immigrants will complicate efforts to identify outbreaks and roll out vaccinations.

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The World is Facing Multiple Public Health Threats: Are We Prepared?

Sunita Sohrabji - Jan 14, 2025

Countries around the world are facing mini-pandemics in a variety of diseases. Is the US adequately prepared for the onslaught?

Updated Covid Vaccines Are Here and They’re Effective

Sunita Sohrabji - Oct 1, 2024

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 - May 30, 2024

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

Your Mask Won’t Protect You from Aunt Bessie’s Sweet Potato Pie, But It...

Sunita Sohrabji - Nov 22, 2023

Viruses, including Covid and RSV, are surging again this winter. California Department of Public Health Director Dr. Tomas Aragon offers some tips for keeping safe during the holidays.