2 chapters across the catalog
Public Health Response, Frankenstein Flu Concerns
Medical experts like Dr. Celine Gounder emphasize that viral fragments in milk do not indicate live infectious virus. However, public health officials are monitoring for potential transmission to pigs, which are considered "mixing vessels" that could lead to the mutation of a more dangerous "Frankenstein" flu strain capable of human-to-human spread.
Universal Vaccine Access, Biden Budget Proposal
The Biden administration proposed a "vaccines for adults" program to ensure the uninsured have access to COVID-19 and flu shots, but Congress has yet to fund the initiative. Public health experts express concern that the transition to a commercial market will leave millions of Americans without affordable access to preventative care. Critics argue that the pharmaceutical companies are prioritizing profits after receiving billions in government subsidies.
