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Destination DisasterAuthor: Devin Carney
Destination Disaster is a weekly episodic podcast that reviews past, present and future disasters in the United States and how those impacts have shaped policies and increased public awareness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Language: en Genres: Earth Sciences, Government, Science Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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The State of Public Health in the United States
Monday, 20 January, 2025
This week, we discuss the current state of public health in the United States and the risk of a highly virulent strain of influenza that could result in a 50% mortality rate if left unmanaged.Sources:CDC Weekly Influenza Surveillance Report (FluView) – Provides up-to-date data on influenza activity, hospitalizations, and mortality. FluView Interactive DataCDC Norovirus Surveillance System – Tracks outbreaks of Norovirus in the U.S., including case numbers and locations. Norovirus Trends and ReportsCDC COVID-19 and Respiratory Illness Reports – Recent data on hospitalizations and co-circulating respiratory viruses. COVID Data TrackerThe Lancet – Research articles on H5N1 influenza strains, transmission risks, and vaccine efficacy. Example: "Human Susceptibility to Avian Influenza H5N1: A Systematic Review."Nature Medicine – Covers emerging pathogens, viral mutations, and global health threats. Example: "Pandemic Potential of H5N1 Influenza: A Genomic Perspective."American Hospital Association (AHA) – Reports on hospital readiness, staffing shortages, and resource constraints. Example: "The State of America's Hospitals: Post-COVID Challenges."Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security – Publications on pandemic preparedness and vulnerabilities in the U.S. healthcare system. Health Security ResourcesWorld Health Organization (WHO) – Global influenza and Norovirus surveillance data. Global Influenza ProgrammeCongressional Research Service (CRS) – Analysis of U.S. pandemic response capabilities and federal policy changes. Example: "Pandemic Preparedness in the U.S.: Challenges and Solutions."Public Statements and Policy Proposals – Statements from incoming or outgoing health officials regarding vaccines, public health strategies, and pandemic preparedness.ProPublica – Investigative reporting on healthcare systems and pandemic preparedness. Example: "The Next Pandemic: How America’s Health System is Unprepared."Reuters Health – Updates on viral outbreaks and government responses. Example: "CDC Warns of Early Flu and Norovirus Surges Across the U.S."Intro Music: CJ-0: Evidence Boardhttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17143Wicked Cinema: Fallouthttps://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14669 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
