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THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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Public Health

News stories about the flu shot spawn debates about vaccines in general

Chloe Reichel | March 25, 2019
“These online spaces tend to attract the extremely polarized,” researcher Richard Violette said. “Those are the individuals that are the most vocal.”
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Elections

How health affects voter turnout: A research roundup

Chloe Reichel | October 29, 2018
People with chronic illnesses, mental health concerns, disabilities and the seasonal flu are less likely to vote.
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Tip sheets

How to cover an epidemic

Chloe Reichel | November 21, 2017
A tip sheet for reporters writing about infectious diseases.
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Public Health

A dose of research on the flu shot

Chloe Reichel | November 9, 2017
Who gets the flu shot, who doesn't, and why?

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