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Health impact of California wildfires to be felt for years to come 

Association of Health Care Journalists

The wildfire crisis in California is not just an environmental disaster but a significant public health emergency with immediate and long-term consequences. The most immediate concern for health journalists covering this crisis is the impact of wildfire smoke on human health. As of Jan.

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Bird flu isn’t an immediate health threat in New York. But preparations have begun.

HEALTHBEAT

Public health, explained: Sign up to receive Healthbeats free New York City newsletter here. As more cases of bird flu emerge across the country, public health leaders in New York City are watching warily and making preparations in case the virus becomes a more immediate threat.

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COVID-19 in 2025: ‘A Constant Threat, but a Manageable One’

BU School of Public Health Blog

March 8, 2025 Jillian McKoy Twitter Facebook Five years after the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the virus has largely receded from public conversation and daily routinesand when it does arise, its often referenced in the past tense. Credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.