The Political, Environmental, and Social Impact on U.S. Life Expectancy
Following the CDC’s latest report on US life expectancy, CEID faculty member Michael Ulrich, JD, MPH, spoke to the Lawyer 2 Lawyer podcast about the impact the US’s healthcare system and policies have on life expectancy. He explains how policies shape the social determinants of health which influence a society’s preparedness and baseline health going […]
COVID rates are ticking up in Mass. Thanksgiving may not be the only reason | WBUR
COVID-19 cases in Massachusetts have increased slightly since Thanksgiving. However, they make up a smaller proportion of hospital emergency departments’ overall visits compared to this time last year. This is likely due to increased immunity over the last year from vaccinations and previous infections. CEID faculty member, Dr. David Hamer recommended people at higher risk […]
China seeing surge in ‘unexplained pneumonia’ — should we be worried here? | NBC 10 Boston
China has recently reported a surge of unexplained respiratory illness, particularly among children. However, many experts in the US don’t consider it a cause for alarm. CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer told NBC 10 Boston he theorizes this increase could be attributed to young children having become more “susceptible as a result of the lockdowns […]
Preventing the Next Pandemic | The Brink
CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia was among the panelists at the Massachusetts Consortium on Pathogen Readiness’s symposium on pandemic preparedness earlier this week. Recurring themes among the speakers were the importance of building trust among communities outside of times of emergency and the need for proactive public health infrastructure. Read on for The Brink’s coverage […]
Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez Named Director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health | UConn Today
Congratulations to Dr. Linda Sprague Martinez in her new role as director of the Health Disparities Institute at UConn Health. We’ve appreciated her contributions to CEID’s work first as associate professor at BU’s School of Social Work and look forward to continued collaboration as a CEID affiliate as she enters this new role.
US Covid booster rates are shockingly low | The Independent
Tweets by CEID faculty member Dr. Ellie Murray, commenting on the predictability of covid in its endemic stage, were quoted in The Independent. The article addressed the new challenges of vaccine uptake that come as covid moves from pandemic to endemic.
Unpacking the Push for a Global Pandemic Accord | The Brink
The Global Pandemic Accord, negotiated by World Health Organization member states, was among the issues discussed at the United Nations General Assembly in September. CEID director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia spoke to The Brink for an explainer on what this agreement entails and its importance in preventing and responding to future pandemics. Watch here.
Popular social media meme misrepresents flu vaccine ingredients | Associated Press
A popular meme has been misrepresenting the ingredients in flu vaccines, jokingly showing false ingredient lists. While some easily jump out as phony (i.e., demons and witches brew), other ingredients listed may be more difficult for consumers to identify as false. CEID faculty Dr. David Hamer spoke to AP News to fact check which ingredients […]
Pediatricians, parents struggle to get updated Covid vaccine for kids | MSNBC
CEID Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia spoke on MSNBC’s Way Too Early about vaccination against Covid, flu, & RSV. October is perfect timing to get vaccinated ahead of increased gatherings & travel around the winter holidays. Responding to concerns about cost & availability of vaccines, she recommended that those with insurance check for in-network vaccination locations […]
How a shutdown could take a toll on public health | Yahoo Finance
With increasing talk of a potential government shutdown looming, CEID Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia spoke to Yahoo Finance about how this could impact healthcare access. The video and transcript of the full conversation are available here.