Hep B vaccine rates declining, RSV is having a late surge, more disease=more economic cost, AI and triage, and the U.S. surgeon general

The Dose (March 3)

Somehow, it’s already March! And there’s a lot unfolding right now at the intersection of society and health. I’ve been especially thinking about Iranians—including my own family—and hoping we can all take a moment to listen and learn. If you’re looking for a place to start, I highly recommend the book All the Shah’s Men.

In the health world, we have flu…