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The fluoride debate
The nuance you may be looking for
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Body as a shell
The RFK Jr. pick for HHS secretary
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
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The future of vaccine policy in the United States
Common misconceptions and what I'm paying attention to in the future
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Now what for public health?
We need to be ready for a new world
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Today's the day
It’s hard to put into words how big this day—election day—is to public health in the United States.
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Katelyn Jetelina
28
The Dose (November 1)
Mental health during elections, rapid tests for viruses, confusing pneumococcal eligibility, and H5N1 in a pig.
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Katelyn Jetelina
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October 2024

9 ways to spot falsehoods
Whether it's vaccines or elections, it's all the same motivations and tactics
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Isaac Saul
46
The Dose (October 25)
Covid-19 vaccine in spring, more food recalls, infant mortality increases after Dobbs, and more.
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Navigating RSV protection this fall
Everything we learned the past year
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Edward Nirenberg
40
The Dose (October 18)
Where is RSV? Plus, Listeria detected in ready-to-eat meat, H5N1 in California, and a pesticide question.
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Katelyn Jetelina
30
Make America Healthy Again?
RFK, Jr.'s plan sounds catchy, but won’t move the national needle
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Katelyn Jetelina
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Unbiased Science
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Kristen Panthagani, MD, PhD
39
The Dose: This week's public health explained (Oct 11)
A note to you. Plus, free Covid-19 tests, obesity rates declining, bad news on routine vaccination trends, and important information about flu vaccines.
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Katelyn Jetelina
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