I am currently working on a story form post or podcast to address this. I plan to tell it through the lens of one family.

These are all helpful insights into what people are interested in understanding. Noted. :)

I’m working on those topics. They just take time to write and make sure citations are correct. Glad there’s enthusiasm for topics like this!

Epidemiologist here. Happy to join in with other scientists and health professionals in discussions about health and disease prevention. @kenzerrific.bsky.social @basiliky.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @annetkiraboc1.bsky.social

This disease is endemic to almost every country on earth. There have been spillover events in the US and Canada for the last year.

It is true that this is a big gap in our agricultural system. Vaccinations of animal stocks would greatly reduce this threat.

Epidemiologist here. Spillover events happen all the time and they are increasing with enviornmental changes (habitat distruction, climate change, etc.). In high school people generally learn the basics about evoluation and adaptation and it applies to viruses as well.

I was just looking at these number for Washington State the other day and wondering about this.