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Wed, 2011-05-11 08:01 — mdmcdonald

The Communication Working Group is focused on communication improving health and human security status in the U.S.

The mission of the Communication working group is to optimize the health, human security, resilience, and sustainability of Americans and their communities of interest globally.

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Analysis: Why monkeypox cases suddenly began to decline

Fri, 2022-10-14 10:37 — mike kraft

Four factors explain monkeypox’s decline, experts said. First, vaccines helped slow the virus’s spread (despite a rocky rollout). Second, gay and bisexual men reduced activities, such as sex with multiple partners, that spread the virus more quickly.

The third reason is related: the Pride Month effect. Monkeypox began to spread more widely around June, when much of the world celebrated L.G.B.T.Q. Pride. Beyond the parades and rallies, some parties and other festivities involved casual sex. As the celebrations dwindled, so did the increased potential for monkeypox to spread.

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Telemedicine Was Made Easy During COVID-19 pandemic but restrictions are returning

Mon, 2022-10-10 09:06 — mike kraft

Telemedicine Was Made Easy During COVID-19. Not Any More Restrictions are returning to telemedicine, an area of medicine that exploded in popularity early in the pandemic. Tom Murphy NBC4 Washington

Telemedicine exploded in popularity after COVID-19 hit, but limits are returning for care delivered across state lines. ...

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Misinformation issue: California governor signs bill that allows disciplining doctors who spread false information about COVID

Tue, 2022-10-04 10:21 — mike kraft

California: Docs may be disciplined for spreading COVID lies SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill, AB2098 , introduced by Democratic Assembly Member Evan Low, declares that a physician or surgeon commits professional misconduct if they disseminate “misinformation or disinformation" about the nature and risks of COVID-19, its prevention and treatment and the development, safety and effectiveness of vaccines. AP NEWS

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Analysis: How the U.S. CDC’s communication failures during Covid tarnished the agency

Mon, 2022-10-03 09:47 — mike kraft

How the CDC’s communication failures during Covid tarnished the agency The CDC made many communications mistakes during Covid, from confusing guidance to delayed recommendations. CDC staffers say they've been frustrated and concerned. YahooNews

...While some employees say they are optimistic that the agency can improve its public health responses, blunders during the Covid response still haunt those who have dedicated their lives to public health.

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