“outbreak” Charts
The Return of Infectious Disease is No Partisan Issue »
Americans across the political spectrum are showing alarm over outbreaks of measles that have been attributed to the anti-vaccination movement.…
The Scarlet Plaque or Ebola? »
The Scarlet Plaque is a novel written by Jack Snow in 1912 in which an outbreak of a disease takes…
Ebola In The U.S.? Here's Why We Shouldn't Worry »
The Ro, or basic reproduction number, of a disease represents how many people an infected person will likely transmit the…
Americans Reassured of the Safety of Vaccinations »
Since the summer of last year, Americans have expressed greater confidence in the safety of vaccines, when less than half…
Despite Disease Outbreaks, Millennials Fear Vaccinations »
With the rise in the number of parents refusing to vaccinate their children, there has been a resurgence of measles,…
Polio: An International Health Emergency »
The World Health Organization declared an international health emergency due to the recent outbreaks of polio. It seems that the…
