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Covid-19 declines, flu steady at low levels
ACIP recommends changes to MMRV, Covid-19 vaccine use
Sep 21
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A routine I refuse to pass on
Mass shootings, public health, and policy solutions
Aug 21 • Caitlin Rivers
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Now accepting applications for Voices in Print writing project
Collaborate with professional writers to turn your insights as a patient into published recommendations for better care
Aug 27 • Caitlin Rivers
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Where things stand on fall vaccines
Everything I could find about 2025 flu, COVID-19, and RSV vaccines
Aug 19 • Caitlin Rivers
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Three Years In
What's changed, what hasn't, and looking ahead
Jul 26 • Caitlin Rivers
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Vaccines are popular, actually
I have a new article in the New York Times today challenging an under-appreciated point about America's vaccine debate.
Feb 16 • Caitlin Rivers
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Crisis Averted
I wrote a book on the hidden science of fighting outbreaks
May 21, 2024 • Caitlin Rivers
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Outbreak Outlook - September 14
Small improvements in Covid-19 activity, flu holds steady at low levels
Sep 14
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Covid peaking while flu-like illness stirs
Covid activity peaks in some areas while influenza-like illness rises for fourth consecutive week
Sep 7
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School year starts with sick days
Covid-19 may be nearing peak. Widespread shrimp recall. Scaled back surveillance of foodborne illness.
Aug 31
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Covid wave not peaking yet
Emergency department visits for Covid-19 increase while influenza and RSV remain at low levels nationwide
Aug 24
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Summer Covid-19 wave continues to build across all regions
Covid-19 surges across all regions with wastewater and emergency department visits climbing. Children show highest ED visit rates, but seniors remain at…
Aug 17
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