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The disease hunters
[Fall 2013 Centennial issue] A life of exploration “The sun came out early and fiercely... As the hours wore on and noon was reached at times one felt the desire to become a little hysterical and to repress…
Chasing epidemics in real time
[Fall 2013 Centennial issue] As the AIDS epidemic tragically demonstrated, public health has usually been a step behind infections on the run. But today, with sophisticated molecular and communications tools, practitioners can virtually keep up stride for stride…
With flu season approaching, experts push vaccination
Even though flu season isn’t in full swing, now is the time to get vaccinated, say health experts. More children than ever got vaccinated last year, but health experts say the U.S. needs to do better, as many…
A man with a plan
[ Spring 2013 ] “Do I look like a man with a plan?” The slender young man with the radiant smile is mimicking a line from the villainous Joker in the second Batman movie. At first glance, the answer to…
Face masks recommended to help prevent flu transmission
March 13, 2013 — During flu season, sufferers are advised to prevent spreading the virus by covering their mouths when coughing or sneezing and by washing their hands. But these methods may not be enough, according to a…
Feds set new rules for controversial bird flu research
Coverage on NPR, February 22, 2013, featuring HSPH's Marc Lipsitch
As work on lethal bird flu research resumes, debate continues
Last week, an international group of scientists announced their intention to resume research on the potentially deadly H5N1 bird flu virus after a year’s hiatus, even as debate over the safety of the research continued. Researchers from the…
Boston declares health emergency amid U.S. flu outbreak
Coverage in Reuters, January 9, 2013, quoting HSPH's Bill Hanage
Rethinking Research Biosafety for Potential Pandemic Pathogens
October 2012 -- Laboratory-modified, highly virulent strains of the H5N1 virus were recently developed in such a way that they can be passed from one mammal to another (ferrets), suggesting that the new and potentially dangerous strain might…
Debate heats up about contentious bird flu research
Article on NPR mentioning HSPH’s Marc Lipsitch and Barry Bloom, October 9, 2012