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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From SARS to COVID: How Pandemic Responses Have Evolved (and Need to Improve)
Introduction Pandemic planning has grown more urgent in the modern age. In 2002–2003, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) appeared and sparked global concern. The disease demonstrated that novel pathogens could spread quickly by air travel...
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Global Disease Watch: Top 5 Emerging Viruses to Keep an Eye On
Introduction Viruses are continually changing, driving new outbreaks across different regions. In recent years, scientists have observed significant shifts in disease patterns. Global travel, trade, and urban growth can spread infections faster. ...
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