Housekeeping

I’m back! And it was an unbelievable vacation. Thank you for all the book recommendations; I have enough to last a lifetime. (I’ve started with Recoding America and An Immense World, with many more ordered!)

Time to jump back in. A few housekeeping things:

• Frequency. Expect two emails a week from YLE. This newsletter can’t possibly keep up with everything in public health (maybe one day), but I will do my best to keep a few essential storylines. To limit your emails to a specific topic, select your preferences in your settings HERE.

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• Death threats. While on vacay, I appeared on a particular news network in an unpleasant light, resulting in many “love letters” (i.e., death threats), becoming buddy’s with the local police department, and an uptick in subscriptions. If you’re new and here in good faith, then welcome! I’m so glad you’re here, and I look forward to hearing your perspective (see bullet #2 above). But death threats (and bullying and microaggression) are not tolerated. Period. I have open legal cases in two states and am adding names quickly.

• Archive. Access to previous content can be found here. There is a fantastic search option if needed. The archive used to be limited to paid subscribers, but it became a pain. It’s now open to all.

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Okay, that’s it. Now, buckle up! We’re headed into the respiratory season, and there’s a lot to cover.

Love, YLE

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“Your Local Epidemiologist (YLE)” is written by Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, MPH Ph.D.—an epidemiologist, wife, and mom of two little girls. During the day, she is a senior scientific consultant to several organizations. At night she writes this newsletter. Her main goal is to “translate” the ever-evolving public health world so that people will be well-equipped to make evidence-based decisions. This newsletter is free, thanks to the generous support of fellow YLE community members. To support this effort, subscribe below: