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Vector-borne Disease

Learn about the impact of climate change on the epidemiology of vector-borne diseases like malaria, dengue, and Lyme disease. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/php/effects/vectors.html#:~:text=Climate%20is%20one%20of%20the,risk%20for%20vector%2Dborne%20infections. [https://www.cdc.gov/climate-health/php/effects/vectors.html#:~:text=Climate%20is%20one%20of%20the,risk%20for%20vector%2Dborne%20infections] https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/php/data-research/national-strategy/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/vector-borne-diseases/php/data-research/national-strategy/index.html]

Foodborne Illness

Examine notable foodborne illness outbreaks, such as E. coli and Salmonella, and how they were investigated and controlled. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/estimates-overview.html [https://www.cdc.gov/foodborneburden/estimates-overview.html] https://www.who.int/activities/estimating-the-burden-of-foodborne-diseases [https://www.who.int/activities/estimating-the-burden-of-foodborne-diseases]

The Role of Vaccines

Learn about the impact of vaccines on public health, including current vaccine controversies and the science behind immunization. Sources: https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination [https://www.who.int/news-room/spotlight/history-of-vaccination/a-brief-history-of-vaccination] https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/history/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/ensuringsafety/history/index.html] https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/03/04/the-science-behind-vaccines [https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/research-and-analysis/articles/2021/03/04/the-science-behind-vaccines] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36803870/ [https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36803870/]

The Silent Pandemic

A dive into antimicrobial resistance, its concerns in the public health and agricultural sectors, and the status of the global health issue today. Sources: https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/antibiotics/art-20045720 [https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/consumer-health/in-depth/antibiotics/art-20045720] https://www.wipo.int/policy/en/news/global_health/2023/news_0016.html [https://www.wipo.int/policy/en/news/global_health/2023/news_0016.html] https://www.unep.org/topics/chemicals-management/pollution-and-health/antimicrobial-resistance-amr [https://www.unep.org/topics/chemicals-management/pollution-and-health/antimicrobial-resistance-amr]

Tracking Outbreaks

Investigate the methods used to track diseases and how they are applied to current and past pandemics/epidemics. Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/outbreaks/index.html [https://www.cdc.gov/ebola/outbreaks/index.html] https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-018-0296-2 [https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-018-0296-2]