Long COVID: Preparing for the Long-Term Health Impacts After an Emergency
Introduction Emergencies such as pandemics often leave an enduring impact beyond their immediate crisis. While widespread attention goes to controlling the initial outbreak, the long-term health repercussions can be profound. During ...
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Monkeypox and Beyond: Lesser-Known Outbreaks and How to Stay Informed
Introduction Global health emergencies often spotlight high-profile threats such as COVID-19 or influenza. Yet, many lesser-known outbreaks regularly surface worldwide. Diseases like monkeypox, Marburg virus, Lassa fever, or others might not garn...
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Emergency Use Authorization: How Vaccines and Drugs Get Approved Fast in Crises
Introduction Medical emergencies can appear unexpectedly, affecting large populations and overwhelming healthcare services. During such times, public health leaders often seek faster ways to make new or experimental vaccines and drugs available. ...
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The Flu vs a Pandemic: Why Seasonal Flu Preps Can Help for Bigger Outbreaks
Introduction Seasonal flu spreads each year in many regions worldwide. It often causes fever, fatigue, muscle soreness, and other symptoms that keep people home from work or school. This annual cycle may feel routine, yet the flu remains a signif...
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Contact Tracing Apps: Did Technology Help in COVID, and Will We Use It Again?
Introduction Contact tracing is an essential method to limit infectious diseases by identifying people exposed to an infected individual. Traditional contact tracing involves interviews, phone calls, and in-person follow-ups. This approach can be...
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