Infectious Disease

Discussing global challenges in managing and preventing infectious diseases to safeguard public health.

Featured image for post: The Real Cost of “Unnecessary Spending”

The Real Cost of “Unnecessary Spending”

Aidan Stotz

Jan 28, 2026

A new model estimates that U.S. cuts to global aid could result in 9 million more child TB cases and 1.5 million more child TB deaths.

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Vaccine Hesitancy: Past, Present, and Future

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Oct 8, 2025

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When Lies Go Viral, So Does Disease

Aidan Stotz

Oct 2, 2025

The online response to COVID-19 highlighted how social circles often shape people's susceptibility to misinformation.

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Featured image for post: When Ideology Clashes with Immunity

When Ideology Clashes with Immunity

Aidan Stotz

Sep 9, 2025

Even slight declines in childhood vaccination coverage can cause hospitalizations and other complications to rise dramatically.

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In Conversation with Maria Smilios

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Mar 12, 2025

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In Conversation with Laura Marris

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Apr 26, 2024

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Blue and pink HIV/AIDS therapy pills on blue background

The Future of PEPFAR

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Mar 28, 2024

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In Conversation with Dr. Seth Berkley

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Jul 7, 2023

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A Conversation with Rochelle Walensky

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Mar 30, 2023

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