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'We have basically destroyed what capacity we had to respond to a pandemic,' says leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm
Live Science spoke with leading epidemiologist Michael Osterholm about his new book, "The Big One," which discusses the next pandemic and how to mitigate its harm.
US reports its first New World parasitic screwworm infection in decades
A person in Maryland has been diagnosed with an infection of the flesh-eating New World screwworm. It's the first case in the U.S. in decades.
Vaccines hold tantalizing promise in the fight against dementia
A prominent Nature study and related research raise the possibility that vaccines may have a broader role in experimental therapeutics outside the realm of infectious diseases.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids are mired in uncertainty amid conflicting federal guidance
Opinion Abrupt policy changes and confusing public messaging have injected confusion in back-to-school vaccine protocols.
Legionnaires' outbreak in NYC causes two deaths
Two people have died from a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem, New York City, and 58 people total have contracted the illness.
An infectious disease expert explains what germs can lurk in pools — and how to avoid them
Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in the bathroom.
How the battle between viruses and bacteria could help us beat superbugs
The viruses that kill bacteria may be our best bet against antibiotic resistance — if we can understand how they win.
Experimental HIV vaccines show promise in early safety test
Several vaccines for HIV have been tested in animal studies and an early safety trial in people, showing promising results in both.
