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While the threat of COVID-19 and long-COVID persist, other infectious diseases have re-emerged or come into the spotlight this year.

In January, measles outbreaks were reported in a handful of states, raising concerns among experts that this preventable disease might lose its elimination status. Meanwhile, childhood vaccine exemptions and growing vaccine hesitancy have led to renewed calls for awareness and advocacy.

This spring, H5N1 caught the world's attention with unprecedented outbreaks in mammals, including dairy cattle in the U.S. In April, public health officials announced the first known mammal-to-human case of H5N1 in a dairy farm worker in Texas. Since then, several more cases have emerged.

Experts have voiced concerns about the availability of H5N1 protections such as tests, vaccines, and antivirals. And some worry the U.S. isn't doing enough to get ahead of any potential larger outbreak in humans.

Join us live as expert epidemiologists unpack the recent headlines surrounding these infectious disease outbreaks.

Featuring:

Jeremy Faust, MD (Moderator), editor-in-chief at 番茄社区 ()

Katelyn Jetelina, PhD, MPH, author of "Your Local Epidemiologist" newsletter ()

Katrine Wallace, PhD, epidemiologist and adjunct assistant professor in the Division of Epidemiology and Biostatistics & Division of Community Health Sciences in the School of Public Health at the University of Illinois at Chicago ()

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When is the event? Tune in Friday, July 19 at 12 p.m. ET

Can I submit questions? Yes, we encourage questions! Submit your questions prior to the event by commenting below.

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